NAAE Grants

New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
National Education Association Grants

New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program
Grant amount - $10,000-$300,000
Application Deadline: July 20, 2009

Section 1405 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (NARETPA) of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3121) designates the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as the lead Federal agency for agriculture research, extension and teaching in the food and agricultural sciences. Section 1473E of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3319e), as amended, requires the establishment of a New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP), which the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) agency administers.

RTP will make grants available to community college(s) and/or advanced technological center(s), located in a rural area, for technology development, applied research, and/or training. Under the RTP grants program, awards will support the fields of (i) bioenergy; (ii) pulp and paper manufacturing; and (iii) agriculture-based renewable energy resources, in order to help ensure workforce opportunities critical to rural communities.

The RTP was newly authorized by Section 7137 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246). The Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8) appropriates funds under Division A, Title I “for a new era rural technology program”; therefore, CSREES is soliciting applications to competitively award funds in FY 2009.

Additional Information on Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by either:

public or private nonprofit community colleges, or
advanced technological centers, either of which must: a. be located in a rural area (see definition in RFA Part VIII, E.); b. have been in existence as of June 18, 2008; c. participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research; d. have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and e. have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations.

RTP Program Information and Application Submission Guidelines: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/neweraruraltechnology.cfm

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
Grant Amount-See Below
Application Deadline-See Below

Have you ever though about taking a research project in your agricultural education program to a higher level? Maybe you did a year long study in your greenhouse or on a local farm. You educational initiative could be recognized. The Agriculture and Food Systems (IFAFS) program grants are a new core competitive grant program for research, education, and extension. There are several topic areas that are divided specifically for this grant. (I.E. Agribusiness Markets and Trade, Animal Genetics and more.)

For full information on applying click here and CLICK on TOPICS and ANTICIPATED DUE DATES.

National Education Association Grants
Amount-$2,000-$5,000
Application deadlines: June 1 or October 15

The NEA Foundation is currently offering four grants that support a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities.

Notice: You can use the New Web-Based Application that saves time and is easier to complete. (See Below)

Leadership and Learning Grants
These grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth.
The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups.
Application deadlines: June 1 or October 15

Example of a Winter 2009 winner:
7th Grade Math and English Teacher, California
To improve students’ performance on standardized math tests, Ms. Ackerberg will teach middle school math classes using “Making Math Real,” a brain-based system. Students will benefit from an approach that integrates key cognitive development in math instruction.

Student Achievement Grants
Amount- $5,000
Application deadlines June 1 or October 15
The NEA Foundation provides these grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions inany subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.

Promote this grant with your student and incorporate your subject matter like Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs etc for the grants.

Example of a Winter 2009 winner: 9th Grade Mathematics
Through “TechShop,” students will learn to apply knowledge from core math and physics classes to solve real-world engineering problems in a hands-on environment. TechShop will culminate with students designing, building, and testing a hybrid go-kart.

For a complete listing that may apply to your program OR to Apply online by clicking here and CLICK theGRANTS link. OR if you would like to print your application click here and CLICK the GRANTSlink, find your grant and instead of clicking APPLY ONLINE, open the Microsoft word document or PDF file and mail the original and one copy of your application to:

The NEA Foundation
Attn: Learning & Leadership Grants (or your specific grant name)
1201 Sixteenth Street NW, Suite 416
Washington, DC 20036-3207





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Section 1473E of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3319e), as amended, requires the establishment of a New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP), which the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) agency administers. RTP will make grants available to community college(s) and/or advanced technological center(s), located in a rural area, for technology development, applied research, and/or training. Under the RTP grants program, awards will support the fields of (i) bioenergy; (ii) pulp and paper manufacturing; and (iii) agriculture-based renewable energy resources, in order to help ensure workforce opportunities critical to rural communities. The RTP was newly authorized by Section 7137 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246). The Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8) appropriates funds under Division A, Title I “for a new era rural technology program”; therefore, CSREES is soliciting applications to competitively award funds in FY 2009. Additional Information on Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by either: public or private nonprofit community colleges, or advanced technological centers, either of which must: a. be located in a rural area (see definition in RFA Part VIII, E.); b. have been in existence as of June 18, 2008; c. participate in agricultural or bioenergy research and applied research; d. have a proven record of development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of students, educators, and business and industry to supply the agriculture-based, renewable energy or pulp and paper manufacturing fields with certified technicians, as determined by the Secretary; and e. have the ability to leverage existing partnerships and occupational outreach and training programs for secondary schools, 4-year institutions, and relevant nonprofit organizations. RTP Program Information and Application Submission Guidelines: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/neweraruraltechnology.cfm Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Grant Amount-See Below Application Deadline-See Below Have you ever though about taking a research project in your agricultural education program to a higher level? Maybe you did a year long study in your greenhouse or on a local farm. You educational initiative could be recognized. The Agriculture and Food Systems (IFAFS) program grants are a new core competitive grant program for research, education, and extension. There are several topic areas that are divided specifically for this grant. (I.E. Agribusiness Markets and Trade, Animal Genetics and more.) For full information on applying click here and CLICK on TOPICS and ANTICIPATED DUE DATES. National Education Association Grants Amount-$2,000-$5,000 Application deadlines: June 1 or October 15 The NEA Foundation is currently offering four grants that support a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities. Notice: You can use the New Web-Based Application that saves time and is easier to complete. (See Below) Leadership and Learning Grants These grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. Application deadlines: June 1 or October 15 Example of a Winter 2009 winner: 7th Grade Math and English Teacher, California To improve students’ performance on standardized math tests, Ms. Ackerberg will teach middle school math classes using “Making Math Real,” a brain-based system. Students will benefit from an approach that integrates key cognitive development in math instruction. Student Achievement Grants Amount- $5,000 Application deadlines June 1 or October 15 The NEA Foundation provides these grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions inany subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Promote this grant with your student and incorporate your subject matter like Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs etc for the grants. Example of a Winter 2009 winner: 9th Grade Mathematics Through “TechShop,” students will learn to apply knowledge from core math and physics classes to solve real-world engineering problems in a hands-on environment. TechShop will culminate with students designing, building, and testing a hybrid go-kart. For a complete listing that may apply to your program OR to Apply online by clicking here and CLICK theGRANTS link. OR if you would like to print your application click here and CLICK the GRANTSlink, find your grant and instead of clicking APPLY ONLINE, open the Microsoft word document or PDF file and mail the original and one copy of your application to: The NEA Foundation Attn: Learning & Leadership Grants (or your specific grant name) 1201 Sixteenth Street NW, Suite 416 Washington, DC 20036-3207 Websites with grant opportunities: School Grants.org USDA CREES Higher Education Challenge Grants Program Grants Program (SPEC) eSchool News Funding Center Other USDA Opportunities Fund for Teachers Notes from Jackman's VATAT Grant Writing Workshop -- August 3, 2005 PowerPoint Presentation FY 2005 USDA SPEC Grant Program Application Guidelines Project Description--Narrative Outline

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