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Program Funds Three-Week Study Visits to Japan for Teachers

The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program provides U.S. primary and secondary school teachers and administrators with the opportunity to participate in three-week study visits to Japan and to return home with a follow-on plan designed to introduce Japanese culture to American students. Meetings with Japanese teachers and students and a home stay with a Japanese family are also key components of the program. Maximum Award: round-trip travel to Japan, local transportation in Japan, lodging and meals for three weeks. Eligibility: full-time teachers or administrators at primary or secondary levels (grades 1-12). Deadline:December 7, 2006.
For more information: http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/fmf/default.htm

SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation

Up to $500 per award for innovative learning opportunities, Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource - our nation's teachers. http://www.shopa.org/shopa_foundation/teacher_programs.php

"Best Buy" Teachers and schools successfully using interactive technology in the classroom may be selected to receive $2,500 gift cards from Best Buy. Educators in qualifying K-12 schools should complete and submit an application online. All accredited public, private, parochial and non-profit charter schools that are within 50 miles of a U.S. Best Buy store can apply. Schools must be located in the United States. Home schools and for-profit schools do not qualify for the te@ch program. Program areas: Technology, all other. Recipients: Public school, private/charter. Proposal deadline: 9/30/2006 Average amount: $2,500 - $250,000, E-mail address: CommunityRelations@BestBuy.com Web site: http://www.getresponse.com/t/3040768/370960/131397501/

UPS Foundation Education Grants

UPS Foundation Education Grants fund high impact philanthropic programs that raise the level of educational instruction, family learning opportunities, and school involvement projects. Maximum Award: varies. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations. http://www.community.ups.com/philanthropy/grant.html

"Ford is proud to support ENLACE's innovative approach to involving the community in education" said Sandra Ulsh, President of Ford Motor Company Fund. "At Ford Motor Company Fund, education is our top priority. We seek out bold and innovative programs that will help the next generation succeed. The primary goals are to increase students' academic success, to improve the quality of public education, and to improve the historically low education achievement indexes that reflect the limited educational development of thousands of low-income children and young adults in the participating states. Visit: www.ford.com/go/fordfund

Lowe's Sponsors Parent Involvement Grants

Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program funds school improvement projects initiated by parents in recognition of the importance of parent involvement in education. Maximum Award: $20,000. Eligibility: K-12 schools (including charter, parochial, private, etc) or parent groups (associated with a non-profit K-12 school). Deadline: October 15, 2006. http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/

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