American Psychological Foundation: Pre-College Grant Program

The American Psychological Foundation Pre-College Grant Program provides financial support for efforts aimed at improving education in psychological science and its application in secondary schools for high-ability students. Proposals must focus on supplying education for gifted and talented high school students. Maximum award: $20,000. Eligibility: educational institutions or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations affiliated with them. Deadline: May 1, 2013.

Butler-Cooley: Excellence in Teaching Awards Program

The Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Program honors teachers who have demonstrated capacity to change the outcome of students' lives and the communities where they teach. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: licensed and active elementary or secondary (K-12) classroom teachers who teach at an accredited public or private school and have at least five years of teaching experience, and have instructed students the equivalent of 20 hours per week during a nine-month academic calendar year for at least five of the prior seven years. Deadline: May 1, 2013.

CVS/Caremark: Community Grants

CVS/Caremark Community Grants are currently accepting proposals for programs, targeting children under age 21 with disabilities, which address health and rehabilitation services or enabling physical movement and play. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: non-profits located in states that also have CVS stores. Deadline: October 31, 2013.

Source:  Public Education News Blast

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