FINDING THE FUNDS.

FINDING THE FUNDS. If there's an innovative project in your school or communitythat short on money, chances are there's a funding source for it.Here's a list of grant programs sponsored by variouscompanies--many having to do with technology initiatives. For othergrant sources and tips, check out A Grant Getter's Guide to theInternet by James Kearney James Kearney is the name of: James E. Kearney, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, 1937-1966 James L. Kearney, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Florida, 2006 James J. athttp://web.calstatela.edu/academic/orsp/grantguide.html. Ameritech--Through its SuperSchool program, Ameritech offerstechnology grants and also funds telecommunications links UplinkFor other uses, see Uplink (computer game) and .An uplink (UL or U/L) is the portion of a communications link used for the transmission of signals from an Earth terminal to a satellite or to an airborne platform. An uplink is the inverse of a downlink. betweenschools. The company awarded $3.2 million to elementary and secondaryschools in 1997. The SuperSchool program is limited to schools inIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. For more information,call (312) 750-5037. Or visit www.ameritech.com:1080/community/education/index.html. AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Foundation's Interactive Education Grants--This program isopen to K-12 teachers, parents and other community leaders. The grantsgo toward innovative projects that can improve student performancethrough the integration of interactive technology. Special considerationis given to proposals that reach socio-economically disadvantagedchildren and communities. Project teams can apply for grants of up to$7,500. The deadline to apply for this program usually is in February.Last year's program awarded $376,000 to 54 recipients in 23 states.For more information, e-mail Jill Stephens, corporate outreach Outreach is an effort by an organization or group to connect its ideas or practices to the efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences or the general public. directorat AOLGrants@aol.com. Applications also are available atwww.aolfoundation.org. AT&T Learning Network Grants--AT&T offers grants to publicand private elementary and secondary schools that use technology toenhance teaching and learning. The grants must fund the use andapplication of technology, not the equipment and infrastructurenecessary to support its use. Special consideration will be given toprojects that focus on family involvement, professional development,lifelong learning Lifelong learning is the concept that "It's never too soon or too late for learning", a philosophy that has taken root in a whole host of different organisations. Lifelong learning is attitudinal; that one can and should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. and community collaboration. Interested schools areencouraged to submit a brief, one-page letter of interest describing theproject idea. For more information, call Marilyn Reznick, (212)387-6555. E-mail reznick@att.com. Or visitwww.att.com/foundation/guide.html. Eaton Corporation--The Eaton Corporation This article is about an industrial manufacturer. For other meanings see Eaton.Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion, putting it at 198 on the Fortune 500 for 2007. funds projects thatprepare minority youth for employment, especially careers that focus onmath, technology and science. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. Eatonawarded more than $1 million last year. Schools and nonprofitorganizations Nonprofit OrganizationAn association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well.Notes:Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. are eligible to apply, but the corporation restrictsgrants to the 30 states with Eaton operations. For applicationguidelines guidelines,n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. , call (216) 523-5000. Intel Foundation--Intel funds programs that advance math, scienceor technology education, promote science careers for women andminorities or increase public understanding of technology and itsimpact. Intel offers national grants for nationwide projects or programsand community grants for local projects in Arizona, California, NewMexico New Mexico,state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). , Oregon, Texas and Washington where Intel has major facilities.Applications are available at www.intel.com/intel/community/ grants.btm. Microsoft--Microsoft Corporation's Authorized au��thor��ize?tr.v. au��thor��ized, au��thor��iz��ing, au��thor��iz��es1. To grant authority or power to.2. To give permission for; sanction: AcademicTraining Program (AATP AATP Authorized Academic Training ProgramAATP Authorized Academic Training ProviderAATP Asian American Tutorial Project (UCLA student group)AATP Australian Association of TAFE PrincipalsAATP Adobe Authorized Training Partner ) offers information technology curriculum toschools in a semester-style format based on Microsoft technologies. Oncea school becomes accepted into the AATP program, it receives productlicenses, discounts on Microsoft curriculum, exams and materialsdesigned to prepare students for certification. To receive an AATPapplication kit, visit www.microsoft.com/aatp, e-mailaatp@msprograms.com or call (800) 508-8454. Motorola--The Motorola Foundation offers grants from $1,000 to$10,000 that support math, science and technology opportunities forminorities and economically disadvantaged students. For moreinformation, call (708) 576-6200. Or write to Program Manager, MotorolaFoundation, 1303 East Algonquin Road, Shaumburg, IL 60196. Pfizer--Pfizer offers grants for a variety of educational purposes,including math and science curricula and technology. Its "UtilizingNew Technology" program offers grants of up to $10,000 for teachertraining or the application of technology in K-12 math and scienceclassrooms. The program is geared toward national education groups orlocal groups where Pfizer has operations. Applications can be submittedat any time. For more information, visitwww.pfizer.com/pfizerinc/philanthropy/grant/grant.html. Sprint--The Sprint Foundation sponsors projects that focus onimproving teacher skills or fostering school reform through the use ofnew technologies. Sprint favors applications from cities with asignificant employee presence, including Kansas City Kansas City,two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , Atlanta, Dallasand Sacramento. Schools and other education nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive.Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. agencies areeligible to apply for $500,000 in grants per year. Call (931) 624-3343to talk to a program officer before applying. Or check out Sprint'sWeb site for application guidelines at www.sprint.com/sprint/overview/commun.html. Target--Target Stores Inc. donates $1,000 each to 1,000 schoolsinvolved in community service projects as part of its "Take Chargeof Education" initiative. In conjunction with the NationalAssociation of Partners in Education, Target created this program toencourage partnerships between schools and surrounding communities. Thedeadline to apply is in November. For more information, call (800)3166142 or visit www.target.com. Tools for Tomorrow--Coast to Coast, ServiStar and True Valueretailers sponsor the All-American Vocational Student Awards. More than$270,000 is awarded to 2,000 local, 50 state and 10 nationalwinners--the schools of five randomly selected local nominee nomineen. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract. applications will receive $1,000. High school career and technicalstudents (except freshmen) are eligible. The application deadline is inNovember. Contact All-American Vocational Student Awards, c/o TrueServCorporation, 8600 W. Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr(brĭn mär), uninc. town (1990 est. pop. 10,000), Montgomery co., SE Pa., a residential suburb of Philadelphia. It is the seat of Bryn Mawr College (for women), opened in 1885 by the Society of Friends. Ave., Chicago, IL 60631. Or call KimBaker, (773) 695-5265. Toyota--Toyota Motor Sales is sponsoring the Toyota TAPESTRY tapestry,hand-woven fabric of plain weave made without shuttle or drawboy, the design of weft threads being threaded into the warp with fingers or a bobbin. program, which awards 50 grants of up to $10,000 for year-long K-12science projects. Individual science teachers or teams of up to five cansubmit proposals in environmental education or physical scienceapplications, including applied physics, chemistry and technology.Grants are awarded to projects based on the ability to create a hands-onlearning environment and to increase student participation and interestin science. For more information, contact Toyota TAPESTRY Grants forTeachers, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3000; (800) 807-9852 ore-mail tapestry@nsta.org.