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Toyota Tapestry Grants for K-12 science teachers!
  Toyota Tapestry Grants are again being offered to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. Fifty one-year grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants, totaling $550,000, will be awarded this year. For more information, call them or visit the website.
Web Site : http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/
Deadline : see their website
Contact : Toyota Tapestry, 1-800-807-9852

NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education
  NEA Foundation

Learning and Leadership Grants

Eligibility: Practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K-12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions.

Amount: $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study.

Purpose of Grant: To improve learning in the nation's public schools, colleges and universities by providing opportunities for high-quality professional development.

Web Site : http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
Deadline : February 1, June 1 and October 15, 2009
Contact : Contact the Foundation at 202-822-7840

The Toshiba America Foundation
  The Toshiba America Foundation provides grants to projects designed by classroom teachers to improve science and mathematics education for students in grades K through 12.
Web Site : http://www.toshiba.com/taf
Deadline : See their website
Contact : Visit their website for further information and to download an application.

ExploraVision
  ExploraVision, sponsored by Toshiba and NSTA, announces a new competition for students of all interest, skill, and ability levels in grades K-12. The purpose of the competition is to encourage students to combine their imaginations with the tools of science to create and explore a vision of future technology. Students work in groups of two, three or four, along with a team coach or optional mentor. Winners will receive EE savings bonds worth $10,000 at maturity.
Web Site : http://www.exploravision.org/dm
Deadline : See their website
Contact : For information call 1-800-explor-9. E email exploravision@nsta.org,