Research and Resources Connection-- Issue II

Research and Resources Connection

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FEATURED FOUNDATIONS: 

1.       The Kauffman Foundation

Funds: Youth Entrepreneurship – Programs that are designed to keep the entrepreneurial flame alive in boys and girls, whose inventiveness and drive can actually teach us something about being entrepreneurs are supported.  STEM programs aim to create a pipeline of talent that is prepared to take the lead in the global economy make the great discoveries that will change the world.  New Teaching and School Models-school programs that take the most effective approaches to helping children improve their academic achievement. Higher Education- Helping universities become more entrepreneurial—not only in what they teach and how they teach it, but in how they operate—is at the heart of the Kauffman Foundation. Educational Research and Policy- This foundation looks for research studies that feature very rigorous designs and put innovative ideas to the test.

Deadline: Rolling     

Award Range: $1,000-$200,000         

For more information go to http://www.kauffman.org/about-foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx

2.       Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Funds: Civil society- Empowering people and nonprofits to take collective action that promotes and defends democratic values.  Environment-Programs that acknowledge effective stewardship of the Earth requires both changes in behavior and new ways of thinking. It requires that environmental considerations be factored into personal and institutional decision making.  Pathways out of poverty- Programming that improves community education, expands economic opportunities, and builds organized communities received funding support.

Deadline: Varies

Award Range: $5,000-$300,000

For more information visit http://www.mott.org/grantseeker.aspx

FEATURED WEBSITE: Foundation Center

Everything you wanted to know and more!   This site features a searchable foundation directory and under the “gain knowledge” tab you will find Foundations for Education Excellence.

http://www.foundationcenter.org/

BUZZWORDS OF SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS: Do you know what all of these words or phrases mean? Balanced Literacy, Blue Ribbon School, Multisensory Instruction, RTT, and RTI.  Check out the blog for more details!

NEXT EDITION: Finding funding for STEM projects