http://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:09:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. ... http://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development/2007/09/27/irwin-a-porter-foundation/ 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://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development/2007/09/25/mn-aitc-ag-literacy-grants/ The Development Committee was created in 2006, to coordinate fundraising activities at Watershed High School. In 2007, the committee has taken a new name and purpose: The Watershed Advancement Committee. Our goal is to advance the mission and vision of Watershed High School through public information, fundraising, social events, external ... http://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development/2007/02/08/welcome-to-the-development-committee-blog/ 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 http://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development/2007/02/02/william-t-grant-foundation/ 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.” http://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development/2007/02/01/lowes-toolbox-for-education-grant-program/ 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 http://watershedhs.org/currents/lyceum/development/2007/02/01/target-field-trip-grants/