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Money Monday provides LACOE staff with a snapshot of grants activities and opportunities for
LACOE divisions and programs. Money Monday appears in the LACOE e-mail system about every
other week. If you know of a grant opportunity or are considering applying for a grant outside of
LACOE or in partnership with other organizations, please notify the Grants Development office at (562)
922-6112 or e-mail Gerarde_Roberta@lacoe.edu. Visit us at http://www.lacoe.edu/grants.
THINKING OF APPLYING FOR A GRANT? Please call the Grants office at (562) 922-6112 if you
are interested in applying for grant funds, e.g. federal, state, or other sources. This applies to paper and
electronic (online) grant applications/proposals. Grants office staff will walk you through LACOE’s
requirements and process. Per LACOE Board Policy, all grants whether paper or electronic require
superintendent approval before submission. PLEASE NOTE: that the Restricted Funding Summary form
for new grants and income contracts has been revised! Call the Grants Development office for the
newest version.
What this world needs is a new kind of army - the army of the kind. ~Cleveland Amory
CELEBRATE A SPECIAL PERSON WITH A SPECIAL GIFT THAT CAN CHANGE A LIFE
Honor your friends, family members or colleagues by giving a monetary gift that celebrates them and
can change a young life. You can direct the gift to ―greatest need‖ or to a LACOE or Foundation
program of your honoree’s (or your) choice. A card will be sent to the honoree and donors will receive
an acknowledgement for tax purposes. Contact LACEF at 562-940-1602 for more information.
Medicaid Program and Children’s Health Insurance Program Grants—Children’s Health Insurance
Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) Outreach and Enrollment Grants Cycle II
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=12264
Funds may be used for a variety of activities aimed at increasing the number of eligible children enrolled
in Medicaid and CHIP and improving retention of children already enrolled in these programs. Funding
may be used for projects that directly target families and communities with appropriate messaging and
application assistance. Grants range from $200,000 to $2.5M depending on focus area. Eligible entities
includes ―elementary or secondary school.‖
Due: April 18, 2011
US Office of Naval Research (ONR) K-12 and IHE Science, Technology, Engineering &
Mathematics (STEM) Programs
http://www.onr.navy.mil/~/media/Files/Funding-Announcements/BAA/10-023-STEM-BAA.ashx
The ONR mission of STEM is to: foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics to ensure an educated and well-prepared workforce, which meets the naval
and national competitive needs. The performance period ranges from 12 months to 36 months. ONR
anticipates a budget of approximately $10M per year for the program. ONR plans to fund individual
awards up to $200,000 per year. However, larger awards may be considered.
Due: Open until September 30, 2011
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Test Fee Reimbursement (2010-11; Apportionment)
Deadline established: June 30, 2011
Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education (2011; Grant) NEW! 25-Mar-2011
Deadline established: June 1, 2011
Child Care Facilities Revolving Fund General Facilities Application FY 2010-11 (Contract)
Due: June 30, 2011
Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology (Formula) (2010-11; Grant)
Deadline established: September 30, 2012
sections also recognize state winners. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague.
Winners will receive NAGT membership, $500 in travel funds, $500 in classroom improvement funds and more!
Due: May 1, 2011
ACMP Foundation
http://www.acmp.net/foundation.html
ACMP Foundation was formed in 1993 to support the aims and purposes of Amateur Chamber Music
Players (ACMP), an international organization that fosters the playing and singing of chamber music for
people of all ages and skill levels. ACMP Foundation grants generally range from $1,000-$3,500.
Due: Varies by program
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more
than 65,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and
public access to information.
Due: See the web site for various grants and awards, some of which are open to school libraries.
AutoZone, Inc.
http://www.autozoneinc.com/about_us/community_relations/index.html
AutoZone's charitable program is designed to support non-profit organizations through charitable
donations and in-kind gifts as well as encourage others to get involved in philanthropic activities.
Due: By February of the calendar year for funding consideration during the next fiscal year.
Due: Arts Organizations - Proposals are accepted each year from Feb. 1 to April 1. Youth
Organizations- Proposals are accepted each year from May 1 to June 30. All Other Organizations -
Proposals are accepted each year from Feb. 1 to Nov. 1.
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program for Public Schools and Public Libraries
http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrant.html
The foundation offers minigrants of $500 to school and public libraries for programs that encourage
literacy and creativity in children.
Due: by September 15th each year.
LA84 Foundation
http://www.la84foundation.org/index.html
The LA84 Foundation awards grants in Southern CA’s eight counties, giving special emphasis to Los
Angeles. Special attention is given to groups and communities underserved by traditional sports
programs, including girls, minorities, and the physically challenged and developmentally disabled.
Due: See the web site for specific deadlines.
The Lowe’s Charitable & Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities we serve
through support of public education, community improvement projects and home safety initiatives.
Focus areas: Community improvement projects; K-12 Education; Trade School Scholarships.
Due: Check the web site for Lowe’s funding cycles.
NEA Foundation
http://www.neafoundation.org/
Throughout the year, the NEA Foundation awards close to 200 grants to support educators' efforts to
close the achievement gaps, develop creative learning opportunities for students, and enhance their own
professional development. There are two primary grant categories open to public education
professionals: Student Achievement Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants. Applications for both
can be completed online. Grants are up to $5,000.
Due: Various—check the web site.
NCSS has annually honored the outstanding performance of teachers and encouraged unique and
innovative social studies education projects through its award programs. NCSS engages and supports
educators in strengthening and advocating social studies at all levels and in all settings.
Due: Varies according to program. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CHRISTA
MCAULIFFE ―REACH FOR THE STARS‖ AWARDS--$2,500 grants. Due by May 1, 2011.
sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the
classroom. Five grants or more are possible each year.
Due: by June 15 each year.
Target Stores
http://www.target.com
Grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded to nonprofits, schools, libraries, and public agencies working to
improve the lives of children and families through the arts, early childhood reading, and for field trips.
Please visit the website for an application.
Due: Arts and Early Childhood Reading applications accepted March 1 to April 30. Field trip grant
opportunities are expected to be open on August 1st.
―Aces for Kids‖ is a national initiative of USTA Serves. It strives to promote healthy lifestyles by
combating childhood/adult obesity by providing disadvantaged, at-risk children the opportunity to learn
to play tennis and improve their academic skills in a structured format.
Due: Grant application deadlines are March 15 (5:00 p.m. EST) for the May meeting and October 15
(5:00 p.m. EST) for the December meeting.
Verizon Foundation
http://foundation.verizon.com/index.shtml
Organizations seeking grants must actively support programs that address the Verizon Foundation's
focus areas of education, literacy, domestic violence prevention or technology for healthcare and
healthcare accessibility.
Due: January 1st through the last business day of October.
ZeroDivide
http://www.zerodivide.org/investments/how_to_apply
ZeroDivide invests in enterprises that leverage technology to benefit people in vulnerable and other
underserved communities. Through community, philanthropic and corporate partnerships, we help
nonprofit organizations find revenue sources to become more self-sustaining. Grants are up to $75,000.
Due: Check the web site for further information on deadlines.
Albertsons focuses on providing our customers with a Premium Fresh & Healthy experience every time
they enter our stores, so we have focused our support on organizations that help create healthy, thriving
communities. Albertsons gives grants to nonprofit and school programs that meet the following focus
areas: Hunger Relief, Health, and Nutrition.
Due: Open
Allstate Foundation
http://www.allstate.com/about/PageRender.asp?Page=about_grants_sponsorships.htm
The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas: Safe and
vital communities; Tolerance, inclusion and diversity; and Economic empowerment.
Due: Open
Due: Open
Blockbuster
http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate/corporateGivingGuideLines
At Blockbuster, community relations activities are designed to: Utilize corporate and employee
resources and talents to benefit the communities we serve by supporting organizations which impact
children/families, reflect a film/video focus or fulfill specific company operating objectives related to
diversity and employment.
Due: Open
Darden Restaurants Foundation only supports organizations that fit within its funding focus areas of arts
& culture, social services & nutrition, education, and preservation of natural resources. Organizations
must also align with Darden's core values: Integrity and Fairness; Respect and Caring; Diversity;
Always Learning; Being ―of Service‖; Teamwork; and Excellence.
Due: Open
FedEx
http://www.fedex.com/us/about/responsibility/community/guidelines.html?link=4
The mission of the FedEx Global Community Relations department is to actively support the
communities it serves and strengthen its global reputation through strategic investment of people,
resources and its network. Corporate resources include financial contributions, in-kind shipping services
and volunteer services of employees. Core giving areas include Emergency And Disaster Relief;
Pedestrian And Child Safety; Education; Health And Human Services; And Critical Community Needs.
Due: Open
http://www.knightfoundation.org/grants/
As a national foundation with local roots, we seek opportunities that can transform both communities
and journalism, and help them reach their highest potential. We believe nothing big happens without a
big idea, nothing new without a new idea. Area served in So. CA: Cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill.
Due: Open
Due: Various
RGK Foundation
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines
RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The
Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education
(particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.
Due: Open
Raytheon Company
http://www.raytheon.com/responsibility/community/grants/index.html
Raytheon’s philanthropic interests are strategically focused on math and science education. Raytheon
gives preference to regional projects that serve the broader community in locations where it has major
facilities. Organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS are eligible.
Due: Open
Due: Open
Wal-Mart Foundation
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
The Wal-Mart Foundation emphasis is on their associates, children, families, the local community and
other local programs that improve quality of life. Giving is specifically focused on: Community,
Education, Environment and Children. All requests for funding must be directed through Wal-Mart
Stores, SAM'S CLUBS, Neighborhood Markets and Distribution Centers.
Due: Open--call local store for more information.
Need a small donation, volunteers or resources for a local program? Call one of the local service
organizations in the surrounding community of your school/project site such as Kiwanis, Rotary or
Soroptimist clubs and talk to one of the club officers about your project. Depending on their capacity
and focus, community-based service organizations may provide small donations of money or education
materials (e.g. money for field trip transportation, books, art supplies), mentors, tutors, guest
speakers and/or volunteers for your project.
FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS from the U.S. CENTERS FOR
DISEASE CONTROL!
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/default.htm
Do you know all the ways you should measure your child’s growth? We naturally think of height and
weight, but from birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks and
acts. A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. See the link
above for information and materials for parents and providers regarding developmental screening and
early intervention.
The Skin Cancer Prevention Program (SCPP) is a statewide initiative that works in cooperation with the
National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to decrease future new cases of skin cancer among
Californians. A basic prevention education package for child care sites is available that includes a
curriculum, video, poster, and guidelines for outdoor play. The package is available at no cost to child
care centers, and portions of the package can be immediately downloaded.
SPECIAL OFFER FROM CHILD TRENDS-See the link below for a limited time offer of free
publications from Child Trends, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research center.
http://www.childtrends.org/_catdisp_page.cfm?LID=2002
ZERO TO THREE
http://www.zerotothree.org
As a registered user of ZERO TO THREE, you can receive a newsletter, learn about new resources,
download articles and advocate for infants and toddlers.
Child Care Facilities Revolving Fund General Facilities Application FY 2010-11 (2010-11; Contract)
Deadline established: June 30, 2011
FIRST 5 LA
http://www.first5.org/
Healthy Kids
http://www.first5la.org/Programs/Healthy-Kids
Healthy Kids is a free to low-cost health, dental and vision insurance program for children 0-5
who meet specific eligibility requirements. This insurance program limits the maximum premium
payment to two children per family regardless of the number of eligible children in the family. Benefits
include doctor visits, immunizations, hospital care, prescription drugs, dental care, vision care and
eyeglasses and much more. See the link above for information.
In order to support LACOE’s ―strategic opportunity‖ of Educational Services for LACOE Students,
selected youth awards and grants will be featured on Money Monday. Please note that most
opportunities require adult support and involvement.
Do Something Grants
http://www.dosomething.org/grants
Take action to help your community! Do Something Grants are $500 for kids to implement community
service programs. Choose from After School Grants, Disaster Grants, or General Grants to implement
sustainable community action projects.
Due: Open
TECHNICAL A$$I$TANCE
Find the Funder$-Links to Grant Opportunities and Information
Can't wait for the next exciting issue of Money Monday? Try the links below for do-it-yourself searches
for grant opportunities and information:
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=rt
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/af/
http://www.eschoolnews.com/category/grants-and-funding/
http://www.fdncenter.org/
http://www.schoolgrants.org/
http://www.cfda.gov/
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/business/grants.html
http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet
http://www.tgci.com/
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfm
http://www.grants.gov/
http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant-Alerts.aspx
http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants
http://www.grantwrangler.com/index.html
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/
NOTE: Always contact the grant-making organization and/or check their web site for the most accurate
information regarding eligibility, timelines, and the application process.
Grant Writing Tip of the Day: The evaluation section is where many grant proposals fall short.
It is also one of the most important sections for grant reviewers. The evaluation section is where you
explicitly state how you will measure your project’s results. Granting agencies want to know your
accomplishments will be objectively measurable, and that there will be hard evidence that their dollars
did some good. Clearly state what records you will keep and/or what data you will collect. Data may be
quantitative, qualitative, or a combination.
(From “How to Write a Grant Proposal,” last link below.)
http://www.montana.edu/wwwvr/osp/propwrit.html
http://www.cpsb.org/Scripts/abshire/grants.asp
http://www.channing-bete.com/funding/
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
~Alan Simpson
If you have comments, questions or suggestions for Money Monday, please call (562) 922-6112 or e-
mail Gerarde_Roberta@lacoe.edu.
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IMPORTANT! If you know of staff that do not have e-mail access but who may be interested in
applying for grants included in Money Monday, please send them a printed copy or post a copy in an
accessible area. Thank you.
***PLEASE BE ADVISED that all items included on Money Monday are informational only and do not constitute an endorsement,
invitation, or promotion of any opportunity or organization. Money Monday is meant to be an internal resource for LACOE programs and
divisions and is not a complete list of funds available to school districts or other agencies. Please contact the grant making organization for
the most accurate information on eligibility, guidelines and deadlines. ***