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Maryland's network of public libraries is working with Workbench to expand its maker communities online, in an effort to increase access to making tools for millions of people across the state. MoreThe charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has awarded $226,000 in grants to 57 robotics teams and programs to help students in those schools cover some of the costs of participating in robotics competitions. MoreThe Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is partnering with the FUSE program at Northwestern University to expand STEAM learning for middle and high school students around the country. CompTIA's NextUp initiative is designed to interest teens in tech careers through partnerships and mentorships.
MoreThe program will become part of a summer camp run by Kettering University, a Flint-based institution that offers programs in engineering, mathematics, business and science. MoreFirst, there was Hour of Code. Now there's Siemens STEM Day. A makeover of the traditional Siemens Science Day, the new event is intended to encourage teachers to spark student interest in new forms of science, technology, engineering and math. MoreA new report out from the Southern Regional Education Board recommends five actions for states and schools to help more young people and underrepresented groups learn computer science skills and explore careers in computing fields. MoreGirls Who Code have teamed up to bring after-school computer science (CS) education programs to middle and high school girls from underserved communities, at no cost. MoreThe British International School of Houston (BISH), a private pre-Kâ12 school in Texas, has purchased wireless sensors and dynamic carts from PASCO Scientific for its science classes in grades 6â12. MoreThe China-based company last week unveiled its companion robot, iPal, designed as an educational friend for children aged 3-8. MoreLEGO has unveiled a new robotics system that teaches kids computer science skills at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). MoreThe National Science Teachers Association, in conjunction with the Children's Book Council, has released its annual list of "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students Kâ12: 2017." The list represents the best science trade books published in 2016 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. MoreBrainStorm STEM Education has launched Python Temple, a new course intended to teach students how to program using Minecraft and Python. More
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Upcoming K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and more than $5,000
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Up to $5,000 awarded on a rolling basis; Feb. 1 deadline for applications for more than $5,000
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Sponsor: Steelcase Education
Award: Estimated $65,000 in "furniture, design, installation, onsite training and pre- and post-occupancy measurement tool for one of four classroom types designed for up to 30 students"
Number of Awards: Up to 15 per year
Application Deadline: Feb. 10
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Sponsor: United States Department of Education
Award: Up to $1.5 million for Priority 3 or $750,000 for Priority 2 applicants
Number of Awards: Eight to 20
Application Deadline: Feb. 13 (optional "intent to apply" letter due Jan. 13)
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Sponsor: United States Department of Education
Award: $12 million to $15 million over a period of three to five years
Number of Awards: 23 to 30
Application Deadline: April 11
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Sponsor: McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Award: $30,000 maximum ($10,000 over three years)
Number of Awards: Not specified (five awarded last year)
Application Deadline: April 15 (submissions open Jan. 15)
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Sponsor: McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Award: $30,000 maximum ($10,000 over three years)
Number of Awards: Not specified (two awarded last year)
Application Deadline: April 15 (submissions open Jan. 15)
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Sponsor: Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Award: $2,500 plus $1,000 in Crayola gear
Number of Awards: Up to 20 major prizes, plus one Crayola Classpack for every applicant submitting by the early bird deadline
Application Deadline: June 23 (June 5 for early bird prize)
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Deadline: Ongoing
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Deadline: Ongoing
Award: No more than 10 percent of an organization's annual operating expenses or 25 percent of the total budget for the project being funded; awards have ranged from the hundreds to the millions of dollars.
Number of Awards: Varies
Qualification: Project should "directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, family economic stability (including microfinance) and childhood health."
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Deadline: Ongoing (approx. 10 awards per month)
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Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
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