GRANTS FOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY Curriculum grants creating educational opportunity & strategies for learning Entrepreneurship Awareness and Education Grant Program Prime Opportunity to Incorporate Technology Into Curriculum Deadline: October 15, 2003 http://www.usasbe.org/Cole%20USASBE%20E-Ship%20Awa rd.htm The Coleman Foundation and the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) are accepting applications for the Entrepreneurship Awareness and Education Grant Program, which provides funding for "radical innovations and major changes" in the structure of entrepreneurship education. Allocating up to $750,000 for this round of grants, grants of up to $50,000 will be given for one year and are not renewable. Any university, college, or community college in the U.S.is eligible to apply to focus on entrepreneurship courses or programs, or a minor targeting non-business majors in a collegiate setting; and cross-curriculum entrepreneurship education in medicine, law, architecture, engineering, psychology, or veterinary science; or entrepreneurship training or a certificate program for non-degree seeking students. Ready to Learn, Ready to Work, Ready to Live From The Prudential Financial Foundation Deadline: Proposals and/or letters of inquiry are reviewed throughout the year http://www.prudential.com The Prudential Financial Foundation Ready to Learn funding focuses on education reform that strengthens education in the elementary levels; strong teacher and school leader support; arts education; early childhood initiatives and strategies to improve literacy.  Ready to Work projects are funded to focus on school-to-career transiti ons and workforce development. Ready to Live grants fund programs that build healthy children, youth and families. The Foundation funds non profit and educational programs in: Newark and surrounding New Jersey urban centers; Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, FL, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Phoenix; and National programs that can be implemented in cities where Prudential has a significant presence.

SCIENCE EDUCATION GRANTS FirstEnergy of Ohio Provides Education Grants in Math, Science & Technology Deadline: October 1, 2003 http://www.firstenergycorp.com/community/ Any original project or program dealing with mathematics, science, and technology will be considered, including local teacher professional development initiatives under FirstEnergy Corporation’s mathematics, science,and technology grants to encourage teachers and students to create innovative match, science and technology school projects. Grants up to $500 are available to educators, administrators, and youth group leaders in pre-K-12 schools in areas served by FirstEnergy's electric utility operating companies -- Ohio Edison, the Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison in Ohio; Pennsylvania Electric, Metropolitan Edison, and Penn Power in Pennsylvania; and Jersey Central Power& Light in New Jersey -- and in communities where the companies have facilities. Contact: FirstEnergy's Community Initiatives Department, Telephone: (330) 384-5022 American Honda Foundation Grants Support Math, Science. & Technology Deadlines: quarterly; next deadline November 1 http://www.hondacorporate.com http://www.hondacorporate.com/community/index.html? subsection=foundation Contact: Kathy Carey at (310) 781-4090 for more information or visit their web site. The American Honda Foundation supports projects with a focus on math, science, the environment, and technology. The foundation also supports youth job training programs. Grants typically range from about $10,000 to $75,000. For grant guidelines, schools should send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: American Honda Foundation, P.O. Box 2205, Torrance, CA 90509-2205. Note: If the staff receive preliminary proposals a month before the deadline, they can provide feedback in time for applicants to make changes and still meet the deadline. Toshiba America Foundation Supports Math & Science Education Deadline: October 1, 2003 http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html The Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) mission to enhance 7th-12th grade science and math will be backed by up to 75 grants up to $1,000 for K-6 programs, and $5,000 each for 7-12 programs. In addition, projects for over $5,000 are also considered. The Toshiba America Foundation ;grant budget is approximately $500,000 annually. To review prior project awarded grants go to http://www.toshiba.com/taf/recent_grants.html