New Opportunities: August 3rd, 2021

August 3, 2021 / cmoorestemwestorg

Grant Opportunities:

Sponsored by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics: August 31st!

Website:	https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/students-educators/aiaa-foundation-classroom-grant-program
Contact:	Sha’Niece Simmons American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr. Ste. 200 Reston, VA 20191-5807 Phone: 800.639.2422 Email: Sha’[email protected]
Description:	The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) believes that one of the most significant means to inspire and advance the future of aerospace is to fund grants to meet the unmet and unfunded educational needs of students. The AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant program promotes aerospace education activities in classrooms from kindergarten through grade 12 that significantly influence student learning. Funds are considered for the following materials needed for an activity: classroom science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) demonstration kits; STEM software and supplies; mathematics manipulatives materials; and parts and supplies for robotics programs and for making flying objects. Eligible teachers must be current AIAA Educator Associate members actively engaged in kindergarten through grade 12 classroom education prior to receiving a grant. Applications must be submitted online.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter, Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s):	Grants up to $550 are awarded.
Deadline(s):	Applications are due August 31, 2021.
Focus:	Engineering, Professional Development, STEM/STEAM/STREAM, Technology Education/Computer Science, Technology Equipment/Devices
Grade Level(s):	6-8, 9-12, 3-5, K-2
Content Area(s):	Mathematics, Science
21st Century Themes and Skills:	Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving

Sponsored by Association for Middle Level Education Foundation Fund–for next April!

Website:	http://www.amle.org/AboutAMLE/AMLEAwards/CollaborationMini-Grant/tabid/675/Default.aspx
Contact:	Association for Middle Level Education 2550 Corporate Exchange Dr. Ste. 324 Columbus, OH 43231 Phone: 614.895.4730; 800.528.6672 (Toll-free) Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Description:	The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Foundation Fund annually awards a Collaboration Minigrant to recognize middle-level teachers who have taken leadership roles in developing collaborative projects within and outside their schools. The grant is awarded to enhance an existing collaborative project or to institute a proposed program. Eligible applicants are professional members or schools that have been AMLE school members for at least 12 months before applying for a grant. Applications must be submitted by email.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter
Award(s):	Two grants of $3,000 each are awarded.
Deadline(s):	Applications are due April 15, annually.
Focus:	General Education, Professional Development
Grade Level(s):	6-8
21st Century Themes and Skills:	Critical Thinking

Education & Youth Grants: Sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities: August 31st

Website:	https://publixcharities.org/request-support-publix-charities/
Contact:	Publix Super Markets Charities Phone: 863.688.1188 ext. 54276 Email: [email protected]
Description:	Publix Super Markets Charities makes grants in the areas of education, youth, reducing hunger, and alleviating homelessness in the states where Publix stores operate. Examples of prior education and youth funding include support for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning for students and teachers; summer camps, after-school enrichment, and sports programming; and mentoring. Eligible applicants are schools, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, and government entities located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. A Publix employee or board member must register schools and organizations. Applications must be submitted using the online system.
Eligibility:	Public, Private, Charter, Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)
Award(s):	Awards vary.
Deadline(s):	Applications for education and youth programs are accepted year-round. Applications for hunger relief programs are accepted March 1 through April 30, 2021. Applications for housing and shelter programs are accepted July 1 through August 31, 2021.
Focus:	General Education, Professional Development, Underserved Populations/At Risk
Grade Level(s):	9-12, Adult, Higher Ed, PreK, K-2, 6-8, 3-5
State(s):	Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

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