Treasures for Teachers
Treasures 4 Teachers is an Arizona nonprofit that provides donated reusable and recycled supplies for an annual fee of $50 to teachers and educators working in:
-Public, Parochial, & Charter Schools
-Home School Programs
-Early Care & Education Programs (Head Start & Crisis Centers)
-Before and After-school programs
-Community and Youth Organizations
Visit their website at www.treasures4teachers.org/index.html.
Teaching Artist Roster
Check out the Arizona Commission on the Arts
Teaching Artist Roster!
http://roster.azarts.gov/
School-Age Notes
Resources for Afterschool Professionals -
www.schoolagenotes.com
Afterschool Bucket-Drumming Class!
City of Tucson Human Services Grants
Deadline: August 6, 2010
City of Tucson Human Services has put out a Request for Proposals from youth-serving nonprofit organizations in Tucson for funding.
More information is available at: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/csd/What_s_New/RFP-HS-2011-inst.html#P-4_0
Grants for Programs Serving Children with Special Needs
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation will provide grants of $5,000+ to organizations dedicated to developing innovative programs, disseminating ideas or providing direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities.
More information is available at: http://www.iwpf.org/application/index.html
2010 Healthy Sprouts Awards
Deadline: October 1, 2010
The National Gardening Association and Subaru will provide 30 grants to schools and community organizations to plan and plant a garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Grants will include $500 gift certificates to the Gardening with Kids catalog, among other items.
More information is available at: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/healthysprouts.asp
CVS Caremark Community Grants Program
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Nonprofits working to provide health and rehabilitation services, greater inclusion in school activities, and access to physical movement for children under age 21 with disabilities are eligible for grants of up to $5,000.
Click here for details.
Bank of the West Introduces Online Charitable Grants System
Deadline: December 31, 2010
San Francisco-based Bank of the West's new online Commitment to Community Charitable Investments Program provides grants to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving quality of life, particularly for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Grants are made in the categories of Community and Economic Development, Education and Job Training, Health and Human Care, and Civic and Cultural.
Click here to visit the Commitment to Community grants site.
After School Advantage Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The GTECH Corporation is awarding afterschool computer labs to inner-city youth, ages 5-15, located in certain states, including Arizona. They will award 100 Computer Labs at $15,000 each to programs serving minority and at-risk children and youth.
More information is available at: http://www.gtech.com/about_gtech/proposal_guidelines.asp
Captain Planet Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
The Captain Planet Foundation makes available grants, ranging from $250 to $2,500, for projects that engage children and youth in the environment with hands-on activities.
Eligible programs will promote the understanding of environmental issues; focus on hands-on involvement; involve children ages 6 to 18; promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help children and youth develop planning and problem-solving skills; and include adult supervision. If awarded a grant, a commitment to follow-up communication with the Captain Planet Foundation also is required.
For information on the grants, including deadlines and a link to apply, go to http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply.
Grants for Gardens
Deadline: Ongoing
Annie's Homegrown offers a limited number of grants for up to $250 to fund community gardens, school gardens, and other educational programs that connect children directly to gardening. These funds can be used to buy gardening tools, seeds or other needed supplies.
If you would like to apply, read the complete guidelines and fill out an online application at http://www.annies.com/grants_for_gardens.
Arizona Tax Credits Mean Funding for Afterschool
Did you know that Arizona taxpayers can receive credits of up to $200 per person or $400 per household for donations made to extra-curricular or character education programs out-of-school time?
For details and a list of schools currently accepting these contributions, visit www.arizonaschooltaxcredit.com/az-taxpayers.aspx.
If your school's afterschool program is not on the list but you would like to participate, contact Bonnie Leedy here.