Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities
1. Government and Private Grant Sources for Education Programs
August 7, 2003
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Funding Opportunities

Government and Private Grant Sources for Education Programs

August 7, 2003

The information in

Funding Opportunities

comes from a variety of sources and is

compiled by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Grants Management,

Grants Development Office to help Florida’s education communities serve students.

Be sure to verify availability, eligibility, and instructions with the

funding source before preparing proposals.

In this issue

Funding Source – Government

U.S. Department of Education / Special Education and Rehabilitative

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs / Quarterly Grant Assist.

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs / Cultural Support Grant

Funding Source - Foundations/Private

Finish Line Youth Foundation

Sun Microsystems Academic Equipment Grant Program

Darden Restaurant Foundation

Major League Baseball

U.S. Department of Education / Special Education and Rehabilitative

Providing Technical Assistance and Information

: The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative

Services is inviting applications under the Special Education--Technical

Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children

with Disabilities Program. The purpose of this program is to support state

and local entities in building capacity to improve early intervention,

educational and transitional services.

: August 29, 2003.

: Total available $1.6 million.

ELIGIBILITY

: Local-, state-education and other public agencies; non-profit

and for-profit organizations.

: For more information, visit

http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2003-3/073003a.html.

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

Promoting Introductory Projects in the Arts

The Division’s Quarterly Assistance Grant provides funding

assistance for new arts organizations or arts organizations with no prior

Division grant funding. Some of the funding is awarded to promote

professional development. If schools have no formal affiliation with

nonprofits incorporated as arts organizations, they still can apply in a

separate category for special project grants.

October 10, 2003

ELIGIBILITY:

Arts organizations for most grants, however, non-arts

organizations, including public schools, are eligible in the special project

Tanja Jones (850) 245-6486 or Melissa Ray (850) 245-6487,

Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, 1001 DeSoto Park

Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Download a full list of guidelines at

http://florida-arts.org/grants/qa/index.htm.

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

Supporting Diversity in Art and Culture

: The mission of the Division’s Cultural Support Grants Program is

to promote diversity in art and culture for all the people in the State of

Florida. The Division encourages a dedication to outreach and educational

services to under-served areas and populations, and increased access for

persons with disabilities. Two types of funding are offered: General Program

Support and Specific Projects. For more information, visit the website.

: October 6, 2003.

: Ranges from $1,500 to $350,000.

ELIGIBILITY

: Public schools, colleges, universities and tax exempt Florida

: Tanja Jones (850) 245-6486 or Melissa Ray, (850) 245-6487,

Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, 1001 DeSoto Park

Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301. For a listing of the different disciplines and

more detailed information, visit the website at

http://florida-arts.org/grants/csg/index.htm.

Finish Line Youth Foundation

Encouraging Education, Sports and Exercise

: The Finish Line Youth Foundation provides funding for programs

that support education, sports and exercise. These wellness programs place

importance on living a healthy lifestyle, giving children confidence,

leadership and teamwork skills

: September 30, 2003.

ELIGIBILITY

: Non-profits located in area

s with Finish Line stores.

: Finish Line Youth Foundation, Attn: Administrator, 3308 North

Mitthoeffer Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46235. For more details call (800) 234-

5233, press (0) and ask for the Youth Foundation or visit

http://www.finishline.com/store/corporate_info/youthfoundation.jsp.

Sun Microsystems Academic Equipment Grant Program

Donating Equipment to K-university Education

: Sun Microsystems provides donations of hardware systems to

K-university institutions. Grants are provided in two focus areas: primary

and secondary education; and university outreach to K-12. Priority will go to

programs that use the “Sun Rays in Classroom programs”, support

institution-sponsored portals, use development hardware and software, or

support servers other than Sun hardware, such as wireless. For specific

information, visit their website.

: September 30, 2003.

: Sun Hardware donations.

ELIGIBILITY

: Public or private full-time schools serving K-12.

: Visit http://www.sun.com/products-n-

solutions/edu/promotions/grants or contact your local Sun Education sales

representative.

Darden Restaurants Foundation

Giving in Central Florida

The Darden Restaurant Foundation provides grants for

education, social services/nutrition, and the environment. The restaurant

chain includes Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and Smokey

Bones BBQ, and is headquartered in Orlando. Grants are concentrated in,

but not restricted to, the central Florida area. Many of the education grants

support hospitality programs or scholarships for minority or

business/hospitality students. Social services grants include operating

: Ranges mostly from $5,000 to $50,000

ELIGIBILITY

: Nonprofit [501©3] and publicly-supported organizations

: An application is available at

http://www.dardenrestaurants.com/community/grant_request_form.html. The

foundation administrator may be reached at (407) 245-5213.

Major League Baseball

Providing “Baseball Tomorrow” Grants

: Major League Baseball provides Baseball Tomorrow grants to

increase the number of youth from ages 10 to 16 participating in baseball

and softball programs. Eligible recipients are non-profit, tax-exempt

organizations involved in youth baseball and softball. Projects should

significantly expand baseball or softball programs in a measurable way and

be achievable within a specific time frame.

ELIGIBILITY

: Non-profit and tax-exempt organizations.

: Baseball Tomorrow Fund, 245 Park Avenue, New York, NY

10167. Visit the website for more details at

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/mlb_official_community_bbtomo

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