The National Education Association Foundation makes available the Learning and Leadership Grant to support professional development initiatives of high quality for teachers, such as summer institutes, action research and mentoring for new teachers. Applicants may apply for up to $2,000 per person or $5,000 per group to engage in collegial study. Funds may not be used for degrees, to pay for costs related to degrees, or for travel to conferences. The purpose is to support professional growth among teachers while exposing them to cutting-edge research and best teaching practices. Grant recipients are expected to share with colleagues their new knowledge gleaned from the projects funded. Past funded projects have included a 6th-grade math and science class in Seeley Union Elementary School for the study of geothermal energy, as well as the North Clayton Middle School project to fund a virtual laboratory for student experiments.
The NEA Foundation
1201 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-822-7840
http://neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/learning-and-leadership/
In recognition of students who "have made a difference in the world through service" and through philanthropic work, the Jenzabar Foundation awards 10 student-led campus groups who have pioneered activities that had a significant impact in their communities. Students receive a $5,000 grant as part of this recognition "to support the student or group's future humanitarian endeavors." Past grant recipients have included the Wartburg College Feed My Starving Children project, Harvey Mudd College's Engineers for a Sustainable World, and the Student Philanthropy Project at Grove City College. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and nominations can be submitted by individuals, schools or nonprofit organizations that have worked with the students.
Campus Compact
45 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111
617-357-1881
http://compact.org/events-jobs-grants-more/awards/jenzabar-foundation-leadership-award/9324/
The CMA Foundation makes available grants to California medical student organizations supporting programs that "promote community health and well-being." Funding supports education, advocacy, community service, outreach and any program with the focus and intent of health and well-being of California communities. Past grant recipients have included Loma Linda University School of Medicine in support of its partnership with Social Action Community Health Systems to open a student-run clinic. The University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine also received funding for a lecture series geared to increasing healthcare access, advocacy and awareness.
CMA Foundation
3835 North Freeway Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
916-779-6620
http://thecmafoundation.org/projects/minigrant.asp