The Social Science Research Council, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and the American Council of Learned Societies have announced the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition. The Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage international multi-disciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of researchers who are interested in policy-relevant topics of long-range importance and who are willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network built around such topics. It strives especially to promote a new level of intellectual cooperation between the Japanese and American academic and professional communities committed to and trained for advancing global understanding and problem solving. Applicants are invited to submit proposals for research in the social sciences and related disciplines relevant to any one or any combination of the following three themes: traditional and non-traditional approaches to security and diplomacy; global and regional economic issues; and the role of civil society. Research proposals bearing on these themes may address issues related to human security, multilateralism, bilateralism, U.S.-Japan relations, transnational economic relations, the empowerment of peoples and communities, and sustainable development, among others. This competition is open to citizens of the United States and Japan as well as to nationals of other countries who can demonstrate strong and serious long-term affiliations with research communities in Japan or the United States. Applications are welcome from scholars and non-academic research professionals. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field, or have attained an equivalent level of professional experience. Application Deadline: September 1, 2008.
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) provides up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study. The ACG award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. To be eligible for an ACG each academic year, a student must be a U.S. citizen; be Federal Pell Grant eligible; be enrolled full-time in a degree program; be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution; have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a second year student); if a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and if a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year. Application deadline: ongoing.
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is accepting applications for the third annual competition for the ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowships. With funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the program supports digitally based research projects in all disciplines of the humanities and humanities-related social sciences. ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowships are intended to support an academic year dedicated to work on a major scholarly project that takes a digital form. Projects may involve development of new digital tools that further humanistic research (such as digital research archives or innovative databases); research that depends on or is greatly enhanced by the use of such tools; the representation of research that depends on or is greatly enhanced by the use of such tools; or some combination of these features. ACLS does not support creative works (e.g., novels or films), textbooks, straightforward translations, or purely pedagogical projects. The program is open to scholars in all fields of the humanities and the humanistic social sciences. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree conferred prior to the application deadline. (An established scholar who can demonstrate the equivalent of the Ph.D. in publications and professional experience may also qualify.) U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required as of the application deadline. ACLS will award up to five ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowships in this competition year. Each fellowship carries a stipend of up to $55,000 towards an academic year's leave and provides for project costs of up to $25,000. Application Deadline: October 3, 2008.
Adobe's Software Donation Program allows U.S. K-12 schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits to request a maximum of four software packages per year. Because Adobe has a limited amount of software to donate, priority is given to those non-profit organizations, schools, and programs that are most closely aligned with Adobe's corporate giving focus and located near its employee offices. Deadline: ongoing.
The basic requirement for seeking funding from the Actuarial Foundation is that recipients develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private or public schools. The program brings together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments with the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation provides a local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student. Eligible applicants include schools and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Award ceiling: $25,000.
Application deadline: open.
National organizations working in the areas of youth and scientific education may be eligible for grants from the American Honda Foundation. The foundation's policy is to seek out those programs and organizations with a well-defined sense of purpose, demonstrated commitment to making the best use of available resources, and a reputation for accomplishing their objectives. Eligible applicants are organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code. Award ceiling: $80,000. Application Deadlines: May 1, August 1, and November 1, 2008.
The American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF) will award grants for the 2008-09 school year of $100 to $500 each to fund a limited number of K-12 grade-level projects that provide education about immigrants and immigration. The foundation seeks to fund activities that are innovative and supportive of AILF's mission of promoting the benefits of immigrants to the United States. Applications are limited to educators teaching in public or private primary, intermediate, and secondary level schools. Proposals that are classroom-based will receive strong consideration. The foundation encourages projects that can be replicated in other classrooms across the nation. Funds for field trips will not be granted. This year's program will focus on proposals that relate to the following categories: innovative use of technology; underrepresented minorities; community outreach and partnerships with community based organizations; and math and science. Grants will be paid to the teacher submitting the proposal. Submissions will be accepted on June 1 and November 28, 2008.
The Ayn Rand Institute Essay contest is open to high school students who are entering college in the fall of 2008 (as well as to college students). The essay on Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged, must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, and must be typewritten and double-spaced. One entry per student is allowed. Award ceiling: $10,000. Application deadline: September 17, 2008.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has announced its 2009 national grant competition. The foundation's grantmaking program seeks to develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. A total of approximately $650,000 will be awarded; no grant request should exceed $65,000. In order to be considered eligible for a grant, an organization must meet the following criteria: the organization must have current nonprofit or public status and have been in existence for two or more years as of the date of the application; the organization must have maintained fiscal accountability; the organization must operate an instructional literacy program that has been in existence for at least two years and includes one or more of the following components: literacy for adults, parent education, pre-literacy or literacy instruction for children pre-K to grade three, and intergenerational literacy activities (Parent and Child Together time or P.A.C.T. time). Application Deadline: September 5, 2008.
Dollar General, in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the National Education Association (NEA), is sponsoring a school library disaster relief fund for public school libraries in the states served by Dollar General. Grants will be awarded to public school libraries that have incurred substantial damage or hardship due to a natural disaster (tornado, earthquake, hurricane, flood, avalanche, mudslide), fire or an act recognized by the federal government as terrorism. The goal is to provide funding for books, media, and/or library equipment that support learning in a school library environment. The impact can be through direct loss or through an increase in enrollment due to displaced/evacuee students. Initially, priority will be given to school libraries impacted by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Application deadline: open.
The Boston Scientific Foundation focuses its giving towards national and local charitable efforts committed to improving access to quality healthcare and educational opportunities for the underserved. They fund innovative, community-based approaches to health education and prevention and efforts to improve quality of care and health outcomes; and innovative efforts to improve educational outcomes, skill development and long-term economic self-sufficiency; creative curriculum projects sponsored by teaching institutions focusing on development of math, science and technology skills; and community based skill development and career awareness programs (family literacy and youth development efforts). Funding is restricted to non-profit with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a public agencies and public schools located in its areas of operation in CA, FL (Miami), IN, MA, MN, NJ and NY, however, proposals from regional/national efforts will be considered. Deadline: rolling.
The Braitmayer Foundation supports K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are: Curricular and school reform initiatives; and Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers (i.e. those encouraging people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching). Grant funds may be used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. Award ceilings: $10,000 and $35,000. Application deadlines: June 1 and November 15, 2008.
The Captain Planet Foundation provides grants of $250 to $2,500 for projects promoting the understanding of environmental issues and focusing on hands-on experiences for students ages 6-18. Applications must be submitted online. All applicant organizations or sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501. Application deadline: June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2008.
The mission of the Education Program is to encourage the attainment of knowledge and skills and the practice of responsible citizenship through access to effective learning opportunities. The Foundation provides support for innovative programs aimed at resolving social service issues, assisting students with learning disabilities, providing technology and computer based education, creating access to education of the arts, supporting at-risk children from pre-school to college and providing learning enhancement, including the development of leadership skills. The Education Program includes support for research and conferences as well as support for programs that promote academic excellence in institutions of higher learning. Eligible applicants include: 501c(3) institutions. Award ceiling: various. Application deadline: ongoing.
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF Division of Chemistry funds about 20-25 REU Sites a year (depending on the availability of funds) as part of the NSF-wide REU activity. Projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. The REU program features two mechanisms for support of student research: REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research; and REU Supplements for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements. Eligible applicants include: universities and colleges; non-profit, non-academic organizations associated with educational or research activities; for-profit organizations; state educational offices or organizations; local school districts; and unaffiliated individuals. Application deadline: August 18, 2008.
The Children's Scholarship Fund has provided over 25,000 scholarships for children to attend the private school of their family's choosing. Families with children in grades K-8 (grade levels vary by state), who fall below the organization's minimum income requirements, are eligible to apply. The amount of the scholarship is based upon a family's size, income, and the tuition at the chosen school. The family may choose a private school (including parochial, denominational, independent, or a home school) anywhere, including boarding schools. Application deadline: rolling.
The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to provide youth with the educational opportunities and support systems they need to become knowledgeable and productive citizens. It focuses its financial giving to public and private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher-training programs, educational programs for minority students, and global educational programs. Eligible applicants should have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or foundation classification under Section 509(a). Requests for funding are accepted on a year-round basis. Responses are made within 60 days of request receipt.
Through its Computers for Learning program, the federal government has placed hundreds of thousands of surplus computers in schools across the country on a needs-first basis. Schools register and request equipment on the Computers for Learning web site, and federal agencies match their surplus equipment to schools with those needs. Most, but not all, of the available computers are Windows-based PCs rather than Apple computers. Most of the donated machines are older models, but as the government continues to upgrade its computer systems, the number of surplus Pentium computers will sharply increase. Computers and equipment are not refurbished by the government before being shipped to schools, nor are they covered by warranty. Eligible recipients are private and public schools, home schools and educational nonprofits. Application deadline: open.
The Dell TechKnow program partners with school districts, corporations, nonprofits, and local community sponsors to provide at-risk or underserved middle school students the opportunity to earn a home computer and learn technology skills to better prepare them for opportunities in today's technology-driven world. Upon completion of the course, students earn a refurbished Dell computer, operating system, and software donated by Microsoft to take home, so that they can become coaches and mentors to other family members who may also lack technology skills. Eligible applicants are school districts in the U.S. able to provide the required financial, staffing, time, and facility resources, with capability and commitment to track student progress following program completion; willingness to implement student standards and contracts for citizenship, attendance, and grades; and willingness to host a graduation or similar recognition event for students and volunteers. Application deadline: open.
The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship is a strategic fellowship program designed to help graduate students in the humanities and social sciences formulate doctoral dissertation proposals that are intellectually pointed, amenable to completion in a reasonable time frame, and competitive in fellowship competitions. The program is administered by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The program is organized around distinct research fields - subdisciplinary and interdisciplinary domains with common intellectual questions and styles of research. Each year, an SSRC Field Selection Committee selects five fields proposed by pairs of research directors who are tenured professors at different doctoral degree-granting programs at U.S. universities. Research directors receive a stipend of $10,000. Research director applicants are required to apply as teams of two. Each applicant should be either trained or practice in different disciplines as appropriate for an interdisciplinary research proposal. Applicants must be experienced supervisors of dissertation research. Research directors in the 2009 cycle are required to participate in both program workshops: Spring Workshop, May 28 - 31, 2009 (location TBA); and Fall Workshop, September 10 - 13, 2009 (location TBA). Application deadline: October 3, 2008.
The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research to improve the overall quality of research. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research. Eligible applicants include: U.S. institutions and organizations that are eligible for awards from the National Science Foundation, including colleges, universities, and other nonprofit research organizations such as botanical gardens, marine and freshwater institutes, and natural history museums may submit proposals. Award ceiling: $15,000. Application deadline: November 21, 2008.
The Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Dorothy Harris, pioneer and advocate for women in sports. Its goal is to assist women graduate students pursuing one of the following fields of study: Physical Education, Sport Management, Sport Psychology or Sport Sociology. Eligible applicants include: Any female, American citizen or legal resident, graduate student who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited postgraduate institution during the 2008-2009 school year. Award ceiling: $1,500. Application deadline: December 31, 2008.
This year Earth Science Week is October 12-18, 2008 and the theme is No Child Left Inside. The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring the following contests for students to get involved in Earth Science Week: Earth Science Beyond your Front Door Photography Contest (asks people to explore the geologic world through the camera); Studying Our Earth Visual Arts Contest (for K-5 students to show themselves as earth scientists actively studying our planet, through drawing or painting); and Earth Connections Essay Contest (for 6-9 grade students to write about the interconnected geologic processes that take place in their community and how those processes in turn affect them).
Teaching Tolerance provides educators with free educational materials that promote respect and appreciation for diversity in the classroom and beyond. Their magazine and curriculum kits have earned Oscar nominations, an Academy Award, and more than a dozen honors from the Association of Educational Publishers. Free materials include VHS videos, DVDs, a magazine subscription, and posters - all of which are available to K-12 classroom teachers, school librarians, school counselors, school administrators, professors of education, leaders of homeschool networks, youth directors at houses of worship, and employees of youth-serving non-profit organizations. Deadline: ongoing.
Microsoft's Fresh Start for Donated Computers program helps primary and secondary (K-12) schools ensure donated computers are properly licensed so students and teachers can gain additional access to technology. The program offers Windows 2000 licenses and operating systems and provides free license documentation and Windows installation CDs for donated personal computers. Accredited academic institutions 1) serving primary and secondary (K-12) students; and 2) receiving donated personal computers are eligible for this program, i.e. primary and secondary (K-12) schools, districts, systems, Local Education Authorities and Boards. Deadline: none.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Education, in cooperation with NASA's Science Mission Directorate, solicits proposals for the NASA Global Climate Change Education (GCCE) project. The GCCE project is designed to improve the quality of global climate change and Earth system science education at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels. Each funded proposal is expected to take advantage of NASA's unique contributions in climate science to enhance students' academic experiences and/or to improve educators' abilities to engage and stimulate their students. Eligible applicants include: educational institutions or other nonprofit organizations. Award ceiling: $500,000. Application deadline: October 24, 2008.
GreenWorks grants engage Project Learning Tree (PLT) K-12 educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" environmental projects. Student leadership, service-learning, and community participation are the cornerstones to GreenWorks projects. Eligible applicants must have received training in PLT. Projects must be implemented by youth, integrate student learning and community service, include at least one community partner, and acquire 50% matching funds. Chosen projects will receive $250-$1,000. Application deadline: October 31, 2008.
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation annually offers fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, under the freest possible conditions. The foundation provides fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts. The fellowships are awarded to men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Fellowships are not available for students. The foundation only supports individuals; it does not make grants to institutions or organizations. Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada, and the other open to citizens and permanent residents of Latin America and the Caribbean. In the most recent competitions, the foundation awarded 190 U.S. and Canadian fellowships for a total of $8.2 million (an average grant of $43,200), and 35 Latin American and Caribbean fellowships for a total of $1.2 million (an average grant of $34,285). The amounts of the grants will be adjusted to the needs of the fellows, considering their other resources and the purpose and scope of their plans. Appointments are ordinarily made for one year and in no instance for a period shorter than six consecutive months. Application deadline: September 15, 2008 (United States and Canada); and December 1, 2008 (Latin America and Caribbean).
The Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program in Geriatric Social Work is designed to bring outstanding, talented, skilled people into the field of gerontological social work to train more practitioners, research best practices, and set future directions. The program is a component of the nationwide Geriatric Social Work Initiative. The fellows program provides substantial financial support and professional development and leadership opportunities to prepare participants for a tenure-track faculty position at a major university. To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in a full-time doctoral program in the United States and must be committed to seeking a full-time faculty position in a MSW program. In addition, an applicant's campus dissertation committee must have approved the dissertation proposal prior to the application receipt date. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. The applicants doctoral dissertation must identify and examine a set of research questions that search for ways to improve the health and well-being of older persons, their families, and caregivers. Funding is available for up to fifteen fellows a year. Each fellow will receive a two-year grant of $25,000 per year. For each year the fellow receives the grant, his or her university is expected to provide financial support equal to $10,000 in the form of tuition waivers, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, grants-in-aid, or scholarships. Application deadline: August 1, 2008.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of financial assistance and requests applications for grants to institutions of higher education under three priority areas: Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities. Applicants should have experience in educating and preparing teaching staff to work effectively with young children and their families, as well as experience working with Head Start teachers. Those receiving grants will work in partnership with Head Start programs. The primary purpose of these career advancement programs is to increase the number of Head Start teaching staff with associate and baccalaureate degrees in early childhood education to improve the quality and long-term effectiveness of program services to Head Start children and their families. Eligible applicants include: Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); and Faith-based and community organizations. Award ceiling: $500,000. Application deadline: July 28, 2008.
The Hearst Foundations support undergraduate education through the establishment of endowed scholarships at private liberal arts colleges and universities. In addition, similar support is provided for professional study in teaching, engineering, mathematics, science and the health care professions, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A limited number of proposals is also accepted from independent, K-12 schools with outstanding academic programs and demonstrated track records of outreach to economically disadvantaged students. Grants are not made to publicly funded educational institutions. Private organizations or coalitions seeking to improve and broaden access to public education may be considered for grant support. Private sector organizations are favored over those financed through taxation. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status throughout the U.S. are eligible to apply. Average Award Amount: $100,000. Application deadline: rolling.
The High-Quality Supplemental Educational Services and After-School Partnerships Demonstration competition seeks to encourage the establishment or expansion of partnerships between supplemental educational services (SES) programs and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) projects in order to increase the academic achievement of low-income students in Title I schools identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring. Through this competition, the Department will fund projects that will serve as national models of how these two federally authorized after-school initiatives can be coordinated so that a greater number of students enroll in, participate in, and complete academic after-school services that improve their achievement in reading and mathematics. Eligible applicants include: Current recipients of 21stCCLC local grants that will provide services in the 2008-2009 school year. Award ceiling: $1,300,000. Application deadline: Aug 12, 2008.
Hope for Education was created by Samsung in 2004 to provide U.S. K-12 schools with the latest technology products to assist in the educational process. Each year the program challenges students, teachers, parents, or anyone who knows of a school in need to write an essay regarding the importance of technology in education and how it can benefit a school in their community. In the past four years, through a partnership with Microsoft, the Hope for Education program has provided more than $7 million in Samsung technology and software to K-12 schools in the United States. This year the program has added another partner, DIRECTV, Inc., which will provide cash grants and educational television programming packages to the winning schools. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members can enter the contest by going to the program's Web site and submitting a 100-word essay about their school, answering the question: "How has technology educated you on helping the environment, and how or why has it changed your behavior to be more environmentally friendly?" Essay entries may be written in either Spanish or English. Schools that submit essays are entered for the opportunity to win the grand prize of over $200,000 in Samsung technology, Microsoft software, a cash grant from DIRECTV, as well as the School Choice educational television programming package. Samsung will also be working with NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) to provide a classroom assistance dog to a special education teacher at the grand-prize winning school. In addition, thirty first-prize schools will each be awarded over $60,000 in Samsung technology, Microsoft software, and cash grants from DIRECTV, as well as the School Choice package. Application deadline: August 31, 2008.
HSBC established HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. to carry out its mission with a philanthropic strategy focused primarily on the following two critical issues: education and the environment. The Foundation concentrates their education giving efforts on those less fortunate; underprivileged young people and schools in economically deprived areas. Under the Environment giving areas they will consider support for programs that promote good environmental practices, and programs that increase environmental public awareness. In line with federal regulations, the foundation can only make grants to organizations registered with the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities. In addition, public schools and school districts or other government agencies are eligible to receive grants under IRS rules. Deadline: rolling.
The Department of Energy seeks applications for hydrogen education development in three topic areas: State and Local Government Outreach, Early Deployment and Education, and University Programs. Eligible applicants include: local and state governments; institutions of higher education; and school districts. Award ceiling: $2,750,000. Application deadline: December 12, 2008.
The Informal Science Education (ISE) program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance knowledge and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected to demonstrate strategic impact, innovation, and collaboration. Eligible applicants include: universities and colleges; non-profit, non-academic organizations; for-profit organizations; state and local governments; unaffiliated individuals; foreign organizations; and other federal agencies. Award ceiling: $25,000,000. Letter of Intent Due Date(s): March 20, 2008 and September 18, 2008. Application deadline(s): June 19, 2008 and December 18, 2008.
The Institute for Humane Studies is announcing its first annual essay contest for high school seniors. Essays should address the following question regarding George Orwell's novel, Animal Farm: Could the animals' revolution have succeeded? Why or why not? Entrants can support their answers with excerpts from the novel. One entry per person will be accepted. All entries must be in English, be 500-1000 words in length, and have no grammatical errors or misspellings. The contest is open to all seniors at high schools in the United States. Award ceiling: $1,500. Application deadline: July 31, 2008.
The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program has been developed to meet the challenges of educating U.S. Ph.D. scientists and engineers who will pursue careers in research and education, with the interdisciplinary backgrounds, deep knowledge in chosen disciplines, and technical, professional, and personal skills to become, in their own careers, leaders and creative agents for change. The program is intended to catalyze a cultural change in graduate education, for students, faculty, and institutions, by establishing innovative new models for graduate education and training in a fertile environment for collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. It is also intended to facilitate diversity in student participation and preparation, and to contribute to a world-class, broadly inclusive, and globally engaged science and engineering workforce. Eligible applicants include: U.S. academic institutions in the United States, its territories or possessions that grant the Ph.D. degree in the sciences and engineering. Award ceiling: $12,600,000. Preliminary Proposal Due Date: IGERT Traineeship proposal, April 24, 2008. Application deadline: IGERT Resource Center, April 24, 2008; IGERT Traineeship proposal, October 20, 2008.
The Jenzabar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jenzabar, Inc., has announced an awards competition to support student-led campus groups or activities that have made a significant impact outside of their institutions of higher learning. The Jenzabar Foundation 2008 Student Leadership Awards will recognize seven student groups and their respective leaders who have exemplified a commitment to making a difference in the world through community service, either through ongoing activities or through the completion of a project during the 2007-08 academic year. The mission of the foundation is to recognize and support the good works and humanitarian efforts of student leaders serving others across the global community. The foundation seeks to foster a culture of service and to educate and inspire future generations to create a better world. The awards will recognize leaders of student organizations on college and university campuses in the U.S. and elsewhere. The categories of recognition for the Jenzabar Foundation 2008 Student Leadership Awards include the following: local community support to assist individuals or groups that are underserved through existing community resources; international humanitarian efforts; campus ministry programs that reach outside campus boundaries; education outreach to groups or individuals not enrolled in the institution; environmental protection, natural resource management, alternative energy promotion, or climate/habitat awareness; healthcare provisioning or awareness; and issue advocacy targeted to local, state, or federal government. The foundation will give seven grants of $5,000 to each of the recognized student activities. The Jenzabar Foundation is asking for nominations from a representative of the institution within which the student activity operates. However, student groups are welcome to apply for the grants on their own. Application deadline: September 12, 2008.
Kids in Need Teacher Grants from the Kids in Need Foundation support classroom teachers with innovative, meritorious ideas, but lack the budget to bring them to life. Projects may qualify for funding if they make creative use of common teaching aids, approach the curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities. Awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects. 200-300 grants are awarded each year. All certified K-12 teachers in the United States are eligible to apply. Application Deadline: September 30, 2008.
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is interested in receiving proposals for research and education initiatives which offer potential for advancement and improvement in the NPS core mission of graduate education and research. This announcement is restricted to: work relating to basic and applied research and that portion of advanced technology development not related to a specific system or hardware procurement, and development of educational purposes consistent with the curricula/mission of NPS. Eligible applicants include: unrestricted. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: March 31, 2009.
The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Funds are provided only for the purchase of native plants and seed. Project should: focus on the enhancement and development of an appreciation for nature using native plants; emphasize involvement of students and volunteers and increase the educational value of the site; be creative in design; involve teaching about native plants and the native plant community; and be appropriate to the local ecoregion and the site conditions (soil, water, sunlight). Schools, nature centers and other non-profit and not-for-profit places of learning including houses of worship with a site available for this stewardship project are eligible to apply for an SFE grant annually. Application deadline: November 15, 2008.
The Lowe's Charitable & Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities they serve. They make grants in two philanthropic focus areas: Community improvement projects and K-12 Public School Initiatives. K-12 public school projects supported include: Construction and Trades related education initiatives; Clean-up, landscaping and painting projects; ground enhancements; and Minor repair/renovation of public school buildings. The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe's operates stores and distribution centers. An eligibility test is required and available online. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Application deadline: open.
To provide outdoor, hands-on science education to students in grades K-12 and assist schools in enhancing their core curriculum in all subjects, Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program. This program will provide schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. All K-12 public schools in the United States are eligible to apply. The program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least 100 schools. In some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Application deadline: open.
The Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships seeks to support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by enabling them to participate in research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There will be two options for awardees: Research Fellowship and Research Instructorship. Awards will be made for appropriate research in areas of the mathematical sciences, including applications to other disciplines. Eligible applicants include: individuals. Fellows must affiliate with institutions or organizations (e.g., colleges and universities, government and national laboratories and facilities, privately sponsored nonprofit institutes and museums, and for-profit organizations). Award ceiling: $135,000. Application deadline: October 15, 2008.
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's programs fund school instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments. The Melody Program targets K-12 school music programs that take place during the regular school day. Music programs must be at least three years old to apply. Schools must apply separately. The Special Projects Program targets after-school music programs. Music programs must be at least three years old or have a music-related umbrella organization that is at least three years old to apply. Award ceiling: $8,000 worth of instruments. The Michael Kamen Solo Award targets outstanding student musicians enrolled in grades 8 - 12 who cannot afford to obtain an appropriate instrument. Students must have completed at least five years of study on their instrument to apply. Instruments with a retail value of up to $20,000 are awarded. Application deadline: open.
The U.S. Department of Education announces a program to help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel (in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education) to work with infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities; and ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children. Eligible applicants include: City, Township, County, Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; State governments; Public, Private, State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; SEAs; LEAs; public charter schools that are LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States; and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Award ceiling: $500,000. Application deadline: July 24, 2008.
The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) supports both basic science and/or engineering research within academia as well as education initiatives that seek to create and develop the next generation of scientists and engineers for the defense and national security workforce. The focus of the current competition is to provide faculty and staff scientists and engineers from U.S. accredited, degree-granting academic institutions with a career enhancing opportunity through their association with Department of Defense (DoD) while at the same time they are conducting unclassified basic research in critical areas of interest. Outstanding researchers selected for award and granted Secret security clearances will participate in all National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship activities that are designed to enhance their understanding of critical research needs and interact with DoD senior leaders. Eligible applicants include: U.S. accredited, degree-granting academic institutions. Total Program Funding: $30,000,000. Application deadline: October 3, 2008.
The National Center for Research Resources invites applications for Science Education Partnership Awards (SEPA) program whose goals are to foster the development of novel programs to improve K-12 and the general public's understanding of the clinical trial process as well as the health science advances stemming from NIH funded research. Innovative partnerships between biomedical and clinical researchers and K-12 teachers/schools, museum and science center educators, media experts, and other interested educational organizations are encouraged. Particular importance will be given to SEPA applications that target K-12 science educational topics that may not be addressed by existing science curricula, community-based or media activities. Eligible applicants include: public/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; nonprofits; Native American tribal governments and organizations; county, city, township and special district governments; and private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; eligible agencies of the Federal Government; and faith-based or community-based organizations. Award ceiling: $250,000. Letters of Intent deadline: August 20, 2008. Application deadline: September 17, 2008.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ solicits applications to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ's Graduate Research Fellowship Program is an annual program that provides assistance to universities for dissertation research support to outstanding doctoral students undertaking independent research on issues related to crime and justice. Students from any academic discipline may propose original research that has direct implications for criminal justice in the United States. NIJ encourages a variety of approaches and perspectives in its research programs. NIJ awards these fellowships in an effort to encourage promising doctoral students in the application of critical and innovative thinking to pressing criminal justice problems. Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted. Award ceiling: $20,000. Application deadline: November 21, 2008.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage in observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory or archival data research in any area of astronomy or astrophysics, in combination with a coherent educational plan for the duration of the fellowship. The program supports researchers for a period of up to three years with fellowships that may be taken to eligible host institution(s) of their choice. The program is intended to recognize early-career investigators of significant potential and to provide them with experience in research and education that will establish them in positions of distinction and leadership in the community. Eligible applicants include: individuals. Total program funding: $750,000. Application deadline: October 8, 2008.
This program makes grants to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students seeking associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level degrees in the science and engineering disciplines. Grantee institutions are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, reporting demographic information about student scholars, and managing the S-STEM project at the institution. The program does not make scholarship awards directly to students. Proposals may only be submitted by institutions of higher education in the United States and its territories that grant associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees in the following disciplines: biological sciences; physical sciences (including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and materials science); mathematical sciences; computer and information sciences; geosciences; engineering; and technology areas associated with the previous fields. Award ceiling: $225,000 per year. Letter of Intent Deadlines (optional): July 10, 2008. Full Proposal Deadline(s): August 12, 2008.
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) awards are given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the secondary level." Middle school and high-school teachers are eligible. Ten national finalists are selected, one from each National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) regional section. Some sections also recognize state winners. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award. The Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards program was adopted by NAGT in 1971. Devised to honor pre-college teachers of earth science, the program has the following specific objectives: identify excellence in teaching; appropriately recognize and reward excellence in teaching; stimulate higher levels of teaching performance; establish NAGT as a strong support organization for pre-college education; and via active statewide and sectional programs, build a solid state, regional, and national liaison with administrators of pre-college earth science education. Award ceiling: $500. Application deadline: ongoing.
The National Institutes of Health provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically-trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research, under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. It also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Eligible applicants include: Public, Private, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Nonprofits; Small Businesses; For-Profit Organizations; State Governments; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments; Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations; City, Township, County Governments; Special District Governments; Independent School Districts; Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; and Regional Organizations. Award ceiling: $200,000 annually. Letters of Intent Receipt Date: October 3, 2008. Application deadline: November 3, 2008.
The Research Associateship awards are open to doctoral level scientists and engineers (U.S and Foreign Nationals) who can apply their special knowledge and talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the participating host laboratories and centers. Awards are available for Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and Senior Associates (normally 5 years or more beyond the doctorate). Associates conduct research in residence at the participating host laboratory they have chosen. Application deadline: August 1, 2008.
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. DoD-relevant research areas may be supported. Award ceiling: $400,000. Application deadline: August 18, 2008.
The American Architectural Foundation, in partnership with the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, invites nominations for the Richard Riley Award, which honors K-12 schools that serve as centers of community, demonstrate innovative design ideas, and help to promote student achievement. Sometimes referred to as "community learning centers," schools that serve as centers of community provide an array of social, civic, recreational, and artistic opportunities to the broader community, often clustering educational and municipal buildings together. These additional services and opportunities often improve student achievement and help maximize local tax dollars. The award program is open to all existing public elementary and secondary schools in the United States. A $10,000 prize will be awarded to the winning school. Application Deadline: July 25, 2008.
This NIH Program Announcement (PA) encourages the formation of partnerships between academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood. This initiative also encourages evaluative comparisons of different intervention strategies, as well as the use of methods to detect synergistic interactions between different types of interventions. Eligible applicants include: state, county, city, township, and special district governments; for profit organizations; small businesses; independent school districts; nonprofits; Native American tribal governments and organizations; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public/Indian housing authorities; foreign institutions; eligible agencies of the Federal Government; and faith-based or community-based organizations. Application deadlines: June 5, and October 5, 2008.
The American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) School Counselor of the Year program honors the best of the best school counselors who are running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program at either the elementary, middle or high school level. This newly enhanced program brings 10 finalists and their nominators to Washington, D.C., in late January, where they participate in a congressional briefing, tour Washington, D.C., and are honored at the School Counselor of the Year Gala. From these 10 finalists, one school counselor of the year is selected. Nominees must be members of the ASCA. Nomination deadline: September 5, 2008.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM. Type 1 proposals are invited from academic institutions in the United States and its territories, from consortia thereof, or from nonprofit organizations that have established consortia among such academic institutions. The academic institutions must offer either associate degrees or baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM). Associate degree-granting institutions with a demonstrated record of articulation to STEM baccalaureate programs need not necessarily grant associate degrees in STEM fields in order to be eligible for this program. Type 2 proposals are invited from any individual or organization eligible to submit proposals to the National Science Foundation. Total program funding: $26,000,000. Application deadline: September 30, 2008.
The National Weather Association Education Committee awards $500 grants annually to K-12 teachers to help improve meteorology education. Grantees can use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Application deadline: August 1, 2008.
The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is "to teach, train, and inspire." The foundation supports national and local charities that provide educational opportunities and job skills for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. To be eligible, applicant organizations must have nonprofit, tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and align with the Staples Foundation for Learning's mission and focus on job skills and education. Award ceiling: $25,000. Applications deadline: October 24, 2008.
The U.S. Department of Education to promote the generation and accurate and timely use of data that are needed to: comply with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, and other reporting requirements, and facilitate analyses and research to improve student academic achievement and close achievement gaps. This purpose is served by providing assistance to State educational agencies to enable them to design, develop, and implement statewide, longitudinal data systems to manage, analyze, disaggregate, and use individual student data. Eligible applicants include: State educational agencies. Total Program Funding: $94,000,000. Application deadline: September 25, 2008.
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are encouraged. Student Achievement Grants have replaced the foundation's Innovation Grants. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Eligible applicants include: public school teachers in grades PreK - 12; public school education support professionals; or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions. Award ceiling: $5,000. Deadlines: June 1, and October 15, 2008.
Teaching Development Fellowships (TDF) support college and university teachers pursuing research aimed specifically at deepening their core knowledge in the humanities to improve their undergraduate teaching. The program has three broad goals: to improve the depth and quality of humanities education in the United States; to strengthen the link between research and teaching in the humanities; and to foster excellence in undergraduate instruction. Projects must improve an existing undergraduate course that has been taught in at least three different terms and will continue to be taught by the applicant. Eligible applicants include: Individuals. Award ceiling: $21,000. Application deadline: October 1, 2008.
The Foundation for Rural Education and Development's Technology Grants for Rural Schools program was created to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. In 2007, the program awarded a total of $50,000 in technology grants to public schools. The grants are funded by a donation from the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative and are designed to help public schools in rural areas served by OPASTCO (Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Tele-communication Companies) members bring modern computers to every classroom, connect schools to the information superhighway, and make sure that effective and engaging software and online resources are an integral part of the school curriculum. To be eligible for the program, schools must be in an OPASTCO member's service area. Application deadline: September 13, 2008.
Tenet Healthcare Foundation administers various programs that provide financial assistance to eligible organizations in the communities served by Tenet hospitals in the following giving areas or categories: health and wellness, health education, human services, education, civic and community, and arts and humanities. An online quiz is available to interested applicants to determine applicant eligibility. The Tenet Foundation primarily supports 501c3 organizations, schools and units of government located in communities in which Tenet owns and operates businesses. Application deadline: rolling.
The Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards acknowledge the critical role of child-care teachers in providing quality early care and education. Fifty teachers will be selected for their commitment and dedication to the children they serve. Of the top ten recipients, one will be selected to receive the Helene Marks Award. As part of the application process, each applicant is asked to design an enhancement project for the children in his or her classroom, and illustrate the educational, social, and emotional benefits of the project. Eligible applicants include: Child-care teachers from all fifty states and the District of Columbia. Each of the fifty award recipients will receive $1,000 - $500 as a stipend acknowledging each child-care teacher's special dedication, and $500 to fund his or her classroom enhancement project. The recipient of the Helene Marks Award will receive an additional $1,000. The winners will also be honored at an awards ceremony in Pennsylvania on April 1, 2009, with hotel and transportation provided for the recipients by the foundation. Application Deadline: December 5, 2008.
The National SMART Grant provides up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth years of undergraduate study. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. To be eligible to receive a National SMART Grant, you must be a US citizen; be eligible to receive a Pell Grant; be enrolled as a full-time third or fourth year student in a baccalaureate degree program; have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average; be enrolled in an eligible major in one of the following categories: Computer Science, Engineering, Critical Foreign Languages, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Technology, or Multidisciplinary Studies. Application deadline: ongoing.
The Toshiba America Foundation promotes quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and advance learning in science and mathematics in K-6 classrooms. Grant making is focused on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms. Projects must occur between December 1st and May 1st of the current school year. Any K-6 teacher in a public or private (not-for-profit) school is eligible to apply. Award ceiling: $1,000. Application deadline: October 1, 2008.
The mission of the Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics in grades K-12. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers and small teams of teachers for use in their own classrooms. The foundation is currently accepting applications for projects for grades 7-12. The grants program is national in scope. Proposals are welcome from public and private (nonprofit) schools throughout the U.S. The foundation has also made a special commitment to support projects in regions where Toshiba America Group companies have offices. Decisions about grants of under $5,000 are made on a rolling basis and applications are accepted throughout the year. For grants larger than $5,000, the board of directors approves grant requests twice a year. Applicants should submit their large grant proposals no later than either August 1 or February 1, annually. Application deadline: August 1, 2008 (Large Grants).
Turning Technologies is dedicated to the improvement of K-12 classrooms and the advancement of learning through technology. The Turning Technologies K-12 Grant Program provides TurningPoint Student Response technology to 15 classrooms nationwide. The purpose of the K-12 Grant Program is to increase awareness and usage of student response systems in K-12 classrooms. The program provides the opportunity for educators to share and discuss best practices that integrate response technology. The grant is open to all accredited, public and private K-12 educators within the US including charter schools. Selected applicants will receive a TurningPoint Student Response System which includes: TurningPoint 2008: interactive PowerPoint software; 32 Wireless RF ResponseCards; ResponseWare Web; USB-based response RF Receiver; ResponseCard AnyWhere Receiver; TurningPoint AnyWhere; QuestionPoint; One Year Building License to VantagePoint; and Compact carrying case or binder with color-coded QuickCard and Quick Start Guide to facilitate set up. All grants are awarded on a competitive basis after completion of the grant proposal form and receipt of letters of support. Application deadline: September 15, 2008.
Wachovia's longstanding history of supporting education led the Wachovia Foundation to create the Wachovia Teachers and Teaching Initiative. This program was created in 2004 to provide funding to organizations that enhance teacher recruitment, development, support, and retention, with the goal of increasing student achievement. The program ultimately seeks to increase student achievement in pre-K - 12 public education by building and supporting teachers and the teaching profession in scalable and sustainable ways. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations with core programs for K-12 public education. Awards range from $100,000 to $250,000. Application deadline: open.
The Wallace Foundation's makes grants to organizations that expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people. They focus exclusively on three major areas: Strengthening educational leadership to improve student achievement; Helping selected cities create high-quality out-of-school learning opportunities for children; and Expanding interest and participation in the arts. Grants are awarded to nonprofit public charitable organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Interested applicants should make initial contact in writing. Unsolicited proposals are rarely funded. The Foundation will invite applicants to apply. Application deadline: open.
The Weather Channel's Forecast Earth is inviting high school students to apply to be part of the Forecast Earth Summit, December 5-7, 2008, in Washington DC. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors during the 2008-09 school year are eligible and must submit a 200-word essay outlining what they personally are doing to combat climate change, along with contact information, and a photo. Application deadline: October 19, 2008.
Wilbooks has five programs which offer free books for schools. Free books in Spanish and free Books about your State are offered for only 45 cents per book for shipping and handling. The Books From Bruce program makes available sets of fifty (50) free books to every kindergarten, first and second grade classroom in the United States. $22.50 is the required payment per set to cover shipping and handling. Through the Title I Book Grant Wilbooks will donate 1 free book for each book a school buys at their normal low price of $1.50 per book. A 100 minimum book purchase is required. Through another program Wilbooks donates at least 20,000 book s to kindergarten through second grade children across the U.S. at no cost. All applications are considered on a first come, first serve basis and received on an ongoing basis.
