Development Committee

Here is a link to the Irwin Andrew Porter site, based here in Minneapolis. Deadline Feb. 1, 2008rnTheir mission: To offer support to projects and programs fostering connections to ourselves, our community, our environment, and our world.rnThey fund some education projects–but not general operating or part of regular curriculum. rnrnIAP is looking for:rnrnInnovationrnInspirationrnEffectivenessrnHeartrnPrograms […]

The M-AITC Ag Literacy Grant Program offers cash awards to help educators more effectively integrate agriculture and the food system. into their curriculum. Agriculture has no subject area boundaries, and entries are encouraged in social studies, science, language arts and/or other subject areas.
Deadlines: October 1, 2007 & February 1, 2008
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/minigrant.htm

http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/info-url_nocat3042/info-url_nocat.htm
The Foundation supports high quality research focusing on young people ages 8-25. Our current research priorities focus on understanding and improving social settings (i.e., families, schools, peer groups, programs), their effects on youth, and the use of scientific evidence

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant Program http://www.toolboxforeducation.com
deadline: 10/15
grants: up to $5,000
purpose: “funds school improvement projects initiated by parents that encourage parent involvement in schools and build community spirit.”

Target Field Trip Grants: http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentID=PRD03-002537
deadline: 11/1
purpose: $1,00 to fund school trips