Deadline

Anytime

Spencer Foundation:  Research Conference Grant Program   supports forums where researchers and other educators engage in discussion of on-going research projects, important new findings, areas for new research, improved methods for systematic inquiry into important education topics, and related subjects.   Conferences proposed for funding under the program should offer a unique opportunity to focus upon an area of inquiry, to define needed research, and to promote multi-disciplinary collaboration.  (FR 2/4)

Anytime

Spencer Foundation:  Major Research Grants  supports research projects focused on education, broadly conceived.  Research projects vary widely, ranging from medium-sized studies that can be completed within a year by an individual researcher to more extensive collaborative studies that can last several years.   (Guidelines)

Anytime

Spencer Foundation:  Small Research Grants  supports short-term research projects (one year or less) focused on education, broadly conceived, that require no more than $35,000 to complete.  The program is appropriate for modest-sized research projects, exploratory studies, specific phases of larger investigations, and projects that arise in response to unusual opportunities.  The program supports individual efforts as well as collaborations.   (Guidelines)

Anytime

Toyota USA Foundation:  Grants In K-12 Education    supports innovative programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and science.  A high priority is placed on the following:  Systemic math and science programs which are broad in scope and incorporate interdisciplinary curriculum, "real world" classroom applications and high student expectation;   creative and innovative programs which develop the potential of students and/or teachers;  cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success with relatively low duplication of effort.  (TGA 6/01)

Anytime

IBM:  Reinventing Education   forms partnerships with school districts and states in the U.S. and in countries throughout the world to develop technology solutions designed to help support school reform efforts and raise student achievement.  IBM is working with school partners throughout the world to develop and implement innovative technology solutions designed to solve some of education's toughest problems.  (Guidelines) 

Anytime

The Dirksen Congressional Center:  Robert H. Michel Civic Education Grants   supports designing lesson plans, creating student activities, and applying instructional technology in the classroom.  (Guidelines)

Anytime

Spencer Foundation:  Small Research Grants    supports short-term research projects (one year or less) that require no more than $35,000 to complete.  It offers scholars and teachers in a broad range of institutions who are interested in educational research a unique opportunity to obtain   support for their work.  (TGA 1/01)

Anytime

Toshiba America Foundation   encourages programs, projects and activities which have the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics and the science and mathematics of technology.   (Guidelines)

Anytime

Annie E. Casey Foundation   supports initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service delivery, and community supports for children and families.  The foundation's mission is to foster public policies, improved human services, and community supports that effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.    (Guidelines)

Anytime

J. Jill Group Inc:  assists organizations whose missions are to aid women and children in need.   (F&CGA 2/02)

ED:  Grants to Support Education Research for FY 2005   Under this program title, the Institute of Education Sciences supports research to improve education at all levels. The intent of these grants is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary study. http://www.ed.gov/programs/edresearch/applicant.html

 The 2005 Competitions are as follows:

National Research and Development Centers
CFDA Number: 84.305A
 Request for Applications: MS Word (122K) | PDF (81K)

• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — November 18, 2004

Post-doctoral Research Fellowship
CFDA Number: 84.305B
 Request for Applications: MS Word (108K) | PDF (76K)

• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — November 18, 2004

Teacher Quality Research — Reading

CFDA Number: 84.305M

• Applications Available — August 6, 2004
• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — December 2, 2004

Teacher Quality Research — Mathematics and Science

CFDA Number: 84.305M

• Applications Available — August 6, 2004
• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — December 2, 2004

Research on Education Finance, Leadership and Management

CFDA Number: 84.305E

• Applications Available — August 6, 2004
• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — December 16, 2004

Cognition and Student Learning Research

CFDA Number: 84.305H

• Applications Available — August 6, 2004
• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — December 16, 2004

Field-Initiated Evaluations of Education Innovations

CFDA Number: 84.305F

• Applications Available — August 6, 2004
• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications — December 16, 2004

August 5, 2005

NEH: Landmarks of American History: Workshops for School Teachers   Seeking applications for a series of one-week residence-based workshops for K-12 educators that use historic sites to address central themes and issues in American history.  Please contact OSP for more information.

October 3, 2005

NEH: Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development  Seeking applications to improve specific areas of humanities educations and are intended to serve as national models of excellence.  They must draw upon scholarship in the humanities and use scholars and teachers as advisers.  Especially interested in projects that offer solutions to problems frequently encountered by teachers.  Please contact OSP for more information.