Grant Opportunities

The Institute for Education and the Arts is posting two grant opportunities.

Award for Nonprofit Innovation
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University is accepting applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. The Award recognizes an innovative, existing program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2006. The Award is accompanied by a first place prize of $25,000 and two runners up prizes of $5,000 and $2,500. The cash prizes are unrestricted and designed to celebrate and further the work of innovative nonprofit organizations in the U.S. For further information, go to: http://www.cgu.edu/pages/2417.asp.

Te@ch Program
Best Buy is accepting applications to reward schools for successful inteactive programs they have launched using technology to make learning fun for kids. Eligible applicants include independent school districts and nonprofit organizations. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2006. Approximately $3,500,000 is available. For further information, go to: http://bestbuyteach.scholarshipamerica.org. GrantID: GD1392