Grants, Funding & Awards


Google Seeks Entrants for Global Science Fair

Google is seeking entries for the second annual Google Science Fair through April 1.

ED Simplifies Applications for 2012 i3 Development Grants

Pre-applications are now being accepted for the federal Investing in Innovation (i3) grant program. The new pre-application process is designed to make it simpler for schools and other organizations to submit proposals for development grants.

U.S. Department of Education Asks Students for Education Startup Ideas

The United States Department of Education is asking students to contribute ideas for a unique education startup as part of its National Education Startup Challenge going on right now.

Kaplan Challenges Teachers with Best Practices Competition

Teachers' best practices for integrating digital and blended instruction into the classroom are being sought in the Kaplan's First Year Teacher e-Book Contest.

Kaplan Seeks Submissions for Best Practices Contest

Kaplan K12 Learning Services is seeking best practices for integrating digital and blended instruction into the classroom for the company's First Year Teacher e-Book Contest.

ISTE: Federal Budget Priorities Don't Match Rhetoric

The Obama administration's FY 2013 education budget has rankled at least one education technology group. This week, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) issued a formal statement decrying the continued absence of federal funding targeted specifically to education technology.

Empowerment Grants to Fund Digital and Mobile Learning Projects

Educators looking for support in developing and using mobile applications can turn to a new grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation.

Lenovo To Award $50,000 Tech Makeover

Lenovo will award one K-8 school a technology makeover valued at $50,000 in its 2012 Dream To Do contest.

NCH Offers $10,000 in Prizes Through Video Contest

NCH Software is offering $10,000 worth of media lab software through its PhotoStage Video Contest, which asks students to answer the question, "What will computers do when I am 25?"

STEM Partnership School Receives Additional Support from Industry

The STEM Partnership School has received $1 million in funding to support its goal of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school, located at Aurora University, will eventually cater to elementary and middle school students and serve as an immersive training ground for Aurora U undergraduate and graduate students.

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