Grant Opportunities

BOB COSTAS GRANTS TO SUPPORT EXCEPTIONAL AND INNOVATIVE WRITING TEACHERS
From The College Board

“The Bob Costas Grants support exceptional teachers who through their innovative teaching methods motivate their students to write. Winning teachers are awarded grants to enhance successful projects currently under way. Projects can be carried out in school (public or nonpublic), through an after-school writing workshop, or during a summer program. Maximum Award: $2000. Eligibility: Teachers from all academic disciplines grades 6-12. Deadline: November 17, 2006.”

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AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE AND PROGRESSIVE THINKING IN EDUCATION
Sponsored by ING

“The ING Unsung Heroes awards programs recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education.” 100 finalists will receive awards of $2000 each; there are larger awards of $5000, $10,000, and $25,000 for the top three award-winners. Full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and classified staff members at accredited public or private US K-12 schools are eligible. The application deadline is April 30, 2007.

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