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1. RGK Foundation Grants

Organization: RGK Foundation
Eligibility: Nonprofits
Value: $25,000 per award
Deadline: March 6, 2009

RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The foundation’s primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.  Although there are no geographic restrictions to the foundation’s grant-making program, the foundation no longer accepts unsolicited requests for international agencies or programs.

Contact:   http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines

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2. $1 billion over the next five years to teach computer skills

Organization: Microsoft Corp.
Eligibility: Non-profit organizations
Value: More than $1 billion

Microsoft Corp. plans to commit more than $1 billion over the next five years to Unlimited Potential (UP), a global initiative focused on providing technology skills to disadvantaged individuals through community-based technology and learning centers. In the first round of UP grants, Microsoft awarded $8.1 million in cash and software to 82 nonprofit organizations. Initially, UP will provide funding to help community-based technology and learning centers hire and train technology instructors. Subsequent phases of the initiative will offer an online global support network delivering technology curriculum, research, tools, and help-desk services. UP also will sponsor a global and regional awards program, which will invest in technology solutions that deliver a social benefit. The awards are designed to encourage innovation and provide the funding necessary to help the best technology solutions scale for broader use.

Contact:   http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply

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3. $5,000 to $10,000 for education initiatives

Organization: The Texas Instruments Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: $5,000 to $10,000 per award

The Texas Instruments Foundation requires no special application form. Grants usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, but the foundation has awarded some schools up to $100,000. Approximately 65 awards are granted each year. Applicants are encouraged to submit one- or two-page proposals that briefly outline the following: purpose of the organization, population served, amount requested, how the requested funds will be used, how the proposal matches funding interests of the foundation, and a copy of 501(c)(3) designation. Proposals are considered from civic, research, educational, health, welfare, charitable, and cultural organizations that have been ruled to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not private foundations as defined by the code.

Contact:   http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/company/citizen/education

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4. $500,000 for projects that foster school reform through the use of new technologies

Organization: The Sprint Foundation
Eligibility: Schools
Value: $500,000

The Sprint Foundation supports educational projects that foster school reform through the use of new technologies and through fresh approaches to the enhancement of teachers’ skills. Although Sprint does not have an application form, the foundation recommends that applicants identify how their projects support Sprint’s objectives: innovation and the use of technology in the classroom; enhanced education for minorities and/or the disadvantaged; and increased employee and public support of education. Because these grants are supported by employee contributions matched by foundation funds, grants are available primarily for projects in areas with a significant employee presence, such as Kansas City, Atlanta, Dallas, and Sacramento. Schools and other education-related nonprofit agencies can apply for grants totaling about $500,000 per year. The Sprint Foundation reviews unsolicited proposals on a continuous basis. Applicants typically will receive a response within four to six weeks.

Contact:   http://www.sprint.com/proposals

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5. Funding for solutions to today’s most pressing education problems

Organization: The Coca-Cola Foundation
Eligibility: Schools, higher ed
Value: Varies

The Coca-Cola Foundation supports high-quality education and encourages new solutions to the problems that impede educational systems today. It also supports programs that have been proven to work. The foundation makes grants to public and private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher training programs, educational programs for minority students, and global educational programs. The Coca-Cola Foundation Board of Directors reviews funding proposals in quarterly meetings. All requests receive a written response when the review process is complete.

Contact:   http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation.html

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6. Funding to improve student proficiency in math, science, and more

Organization: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Eligibility: K-12 schools and districts
Value: Varies

AMD’s K-12 initiatives target programs that increase student interest and/or proficiency in literacy, math, science, and computer technology. Because great teachers are the key to successful learning, AMD also funds programs aimed at developing and supporting effective classroom instruction. Applications are due twice a year: May 1 and Dec. 1. Funding decisions are communicated no later than six months following the application deadline.

Contact:   http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/AboutAMD/0,,51_52_7697_7702,00.html

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7. Funding to support programs that improve student achievement

Organization: State Farm Companies Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 schools
Value: Varies

The State Farm Companies Foundation awards grants to K-12 public schools in the United States and Canada to support the following education initiatives: education reform or curriculum changes that improve student achievement; after-school programs; improving teacher quality; and school-to-work programs. Proposals are accepted year-round and are reviewed in a timely manner. However, approval time depends on the requested amount and completeness of the proposal. Requests exceeding $100,000 are considered quarterly. The foundation accepts one proposal per organization per year. See the foundation’s web site for more details.

Contact:   http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm

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8. Funds for improving teaching and learning with technology

Organization: The AT&T Foundation
Eligibility: K-12 and higher education
Value: Varies

The AT&T Foundation awards grants to education projects that focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of technology; developing workforce skills for the information technology industry; and advancing diversity in education and the workplace, especially in the fields of science, math, engineering, and technology. Accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools, accredited public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education, and educational nonprofit organizations are eligible for consideration. AT&T funds are typically distributed through invitational programs or through projects that it proactively develops with nonprofit organizations. Unsolicited applications are reviewed, but rarely are supported. Those who wish to submit an unsolicited proposal should send a brief letter of introduction and description of their organization and project to: Secretary, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10013.

Contact:   http://www.att.com/foundation

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