Grants, Funding & Awards


Samsung Superhero Contest Seeks History-themed Student Videos

Samsung Techwin America’s Electronic Imaging Division is accepting short student-created video entries for its Fall Superhero Competition until March 31.

Turning Foundation Selects Classroom Improvement Grant Recipients

The Turning Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Turning Technologies, has named 10 teachers who were selected to receive Winter 2012 Classroom Improvement Grants, which will provide each of their classrooms with new technology and digital materials worth approximately $3,600.

Schools Recycle To Earn Free iPad HD, Cash, and Tech

FundingFactory has launched the Recycling Rumble, an annual competition that encourages schools to recycle more empty printer cartridges and small electronics than their competitors.

FPL Awards Renewable Energy Grants To Teachers

The Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has awarded grant dollars to Florida teachers as part of the 2012 Renewable Energy Teacher Grant program.

Desire2Learn Kicks Off Edge Challenge

Ontario-based Desire2Learn is inviting students and professional developers to come up with new educational apps through the Edge Challenge 2012 competition.

Nashville School for Girls Gets Funding Infusion for STEM Center

Efforts to bring science, technology, engineering, and math education to more girls just received a boost at a private school in Nashville, TN, which will be expanding a unique STEM program with largesse from Lenovo.

PBS Donates Apps to Lower-Income Communities

PBS and the Center for Public Broadcasting are reaching out to organizations in underserved communities, like Head Start centers, with free apps for Apple's iPad and iPod, as part of the Ready to Learn Initiative.

Science Competition Showcases Smart Toothbrushes and GPS Equipped Walking Sticks

A national student science competition in its 20th year of operation has announced its regional winners.

Chicago Schools Partner with Tech Companies To Develop STEM Program

Chicago students will soon have the opportunity to attend one of five Early College STEM Schools (ECSS) to develop knowledge and skills in preparation for careers in science and technology. The ECSS program has been created under a partnership agreement between Chicago Public Schools (CPS), City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions, and Verizon Wireless.

Netop Increases Funding for Software Grants

Classroom software company Netop is increasing the size of its GAP grant program by more than 50 percent with the goal of putting more classroom management software into schools.

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