Grants-Free+Opps

=Grants and Free Opportunities=


 * Deadlines**

Technology

Healthy Schools


 * National Gardening Association & Home Depot 2009 Youth Garden Grants Program** - Applications due November 1. [|http://www.kidsgardening.org/ YGG.asp] The National Gardening Association (NGA) has announced that Home Depot will return as the Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2009. NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. 125 grants are available for the 2009 grant cycle, which include gift cards for supply purchases at Home Depot.


 * Support for K-6 Healthy Food Programs.** Love Your Veggies Grant Program[|] Click here for more information. **Online applications must be submitted by** **November 7, 2008**. Detailed application guidelines are available on the website listed above.


 * Seeds for Education Grant Program** - Applications due November 15. [|http://www.for-wild.org/ sfecvr.html] Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices. Wild Ones Seeds for Education program offers small grants to schools, nature centers, and other educational not-for-profits to landscape with native plants.


 * Win a "Green Computer Lab" for Your School** Inspire your middle and high school students to be leaders in the Green Schools movement- and your school could win a state-of-the art computer lab. Application deadline December 1 . Click here for more information.


 * Increase Your Green School Competition**- Applications due December 15. [|http://www.dosomething.org/ increaseyourgreen] DoSomething.org is calling on students to green their schools. Students who make the biggest effort to reduce their school's carbon footprint this fall could win up to $1,500 to further their efforts. Schools are eligible for a first-place prize of a $1,5000 grant, banner, plaque, and eco-friendly gift bags (up to thirty), and a chance to be visited by the biotour bus! Three $500 second place prizes will also be awarded.


 * National Middle School Sustainability Challenge** Middle school students across the United States are invited to submit their solutions to environmental problems in their communities for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, a national sustainability education initiative. Deadline March 15, 2009 http://updates.phennd.org/2008/10/national-middle-school-sustainability-challenge/


 * Eagles Youth Partnership**, through their Eye Mobile, provides FREE eye exams for students. Contact your school nurse if you are interested in bringing the eye mobile to your school. Check the information at [|www.phillyhsc.org].


 * Healthcare Children's Foundation** Children who have medical needs are sometimes not insured comprehensively to provide coverage for all of their medical treatments. **//The United Healthcare Children's Foundation//** (UHCCF)provides grants to families to help pay for child health care services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics, and eyeglasses.Click here for more inofrmation.

K-12 Opportunties


 * A Call For: Drummers, Dancers, Marching Bands.** Help us to kick-off our official Global Movement and celebrate the largest gathering in the world of any women anywhere on Sat. October 25, 2008 when the Founding and National MWM and its worldwide Sistahood will commemorate and host: (in Philly)Click here for more information


 * Male Student Conference** Saturday November 1, 2008 9:30am-1:30pm Benjamin Franklin High School Who should attend? Male student enrolled in elementary, middle, and high schools are urged to attend with family members as well as educators, community leaders, and concerned citizens. [|Male Student Conference.pdf]


 * Poetry for Peace Contest** Free Event! Food! Music! Dancing! Games! Prizes! Fun! We are looking for young poets to enter the Poetry for Peace contest and perform their poetry onstage as spokespersons for peace. **Deadline is March 15, 2009** Click here for more information.


 * The Ellis Trust still has a large pot of money** to spend on young ladies in grades 9 - 12. They can give up to $6,500 per student, per year.


 * Target's Field Trip Grant**!!! Schools and educators are eligible to apply for up to **$800**. [|ttp://sites.target.com/site/ en/corporate/page.jsp? contentId=PRD03-002537]


 * Do Something Plum Grants**(Ongoing) [|http://www.dosomething.org/ Grant_list]


 * The Salvation Army Learning** was awarded a grant by PYN to provide academic support to 9th and 10th graders (ages 14 and 15). The support includes Mathematics, Language Arts, Technology, Life Skills/Career Choices. The six-week opportunity includes a stipend and prepares participants for fall classes. This is an open call to 9th and 10th graders to apply. You will need parental permission, working papers, health assessment, and a desire to learn. Please contact: ckendrick@use.salvationarmy.org. Reverend Carol Kendrick, MHS

**Summer Technology Enrichment Opportunities** offered by the School District of Philadelphia. Multi-media projects; Computer skills; Internet research; and more! This program is offered to students who will be enrolled in 7th or 8th grade, Fall 2008 and are NOT required to attend summer school. Summer Tech


 * Great opportunity for for 8th and 9th grade girls** who are interested in participating in a free summer program at Temple University where they can learn and improve their technology skills. See [|bits program.pdf] and [|bits application.pdf] for more information.

Student Essay Contest - Win a computer laptop or iPod! What does parent participation mean to me? [|Essay Contest 08 cover2.pdf], [|Essay Contest Final Contest Rules 2.pdf]


 * What does it take to be America's Top Young Scientist or America's Top Science Teacher?** The challenge sponsors are looking for a few great students and teachers who can inspire others with their enthusiasm for science and their ability to communicate. For more information see America's Top Scientist. updated 4/16/08

Parent Opportunities


 * Training Opportunity- Practical Strategies for Preparing Adolescents for Adulthood** //A Day With Peter Gerhardt// Thursday November 6, 2008 8:30am-4:00pm Doubletree Hotel, Plymouth Meeting Register SOON! Click here for more information.


 * Mentors Needed, Mastery Charter School** Mastery Charter Schools is seeking mentors to participate in its Internship Program, which challenges students to connect academic and personal skills to real world experiences. Click here for more information.


 * PARENTS - HELP HAS ARRIVED!!!! FREE PARENT EDUCATION** CLASSES FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF PHILADELPHIA The Truancy Unit, Juvenile Probation Department of Philadelphia Family Court along with the Department of Human Services have teamed together to sponsor who have children ages 5 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 18.


 * Applicants Sought for Parental Leadership Institution!** The PEAL Center is actively recruiting parents to participate in the Parent Leadership Institute, a 7-month free institute for parent leaders from the Philadelphia area. Click here for more information.


 * COME JOIN: Division of Community-Based Prevention Services/Parent Action Network** presentsTHE SOUTHWEST PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP. Begins March 18, 2008 and meets every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. See [|SouthwestPANGroupFlyer.pdf].

**The Philadelphia Student Union** is hiring an organizer. Job description: Organizer will be responsible for leadership of two school-based chapters as well as other tasks and support of other campaigns. Salary is negotiable [28-32k] based on experience. Good benefits package. To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to the Philadelphia Student Union, 5011 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia PA 19143. Only serious candidates should apply. PSU Organizer

**COME JOIN:** Division of Community-Based Prevention Services/Parent Action Network presents //THE SOUTHWEST PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP//. Begins March 18, 2008 and meets every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. See [|SouthwestPANGroupFlyer.pdf].


 * FREE Technology Classes are now available to ALL parents of The School District of Philadelphia** Click here for more information.


 * Educational Positions

ACCP has openings for the following positions:** Preschool Teachers, Infant/Toddler Teachers, Office Assistant, School Nutritionist, School Bus Driver Click here for more information.

Juniors & Seniors


 * AmeriCorps Positions, City Year Greater Philadelphia** As a City Year corps member, you will serve full-time as a tutor or mentor in schools and run after-school and school vacation programs. You will also help rebuild neighborhoods and perform a variety of community service projects. **Deadline: November 30th, 2008** Click here for more information.


 * Education Plus- Youth is For You!** //Interested in continuing your education beyond high school? Need assistance with college & training program entrance exams?// Click here for more information.


 * Future Black Male Teachers Wanted** Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school Click here for more information.


 * My Degree //Now!//** Your Path to a Debt-Free Degree. Pay no tuition or fees with My Degree //Now// at Community College of Philadelphia. Click here for more information.


 * Stanford tilts playing field with free tuition pledge**. If your high school senior has the grades and the test scores – and your annual family income is $100,000 or less – it could be cheaper to send your child to Stanford University next fall than to a community college. For complete story go to (http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/753472.html)


 * Lubert Scholarship Program**. This is a special matched savings program that assists low-income and low-wealth individuals with postsecondary educational expenses. For complete details and application see Lubert Scholarship.


 * Speaker O'Brien** announces 2008-09 House Scholarship applications available.


 * Student Stipend Program** White Williams Scholars'.


 * The Digital Service Fellows** (DSF) AmeriCorps program has remained a cornerstone for seniors and recent high school graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in technology, advancing their education, and providing service to their schools and communities. The DSF program is a full-time, yearlong service learning mentorship experience. Fellows receive a living stipend, college credit and a $4,725.00 Education Award, among other benefits. click on dsfinfo for more information. (Jay 5/19/08)
 * Stanford tilts playing field with free tuition pledge**. If your high school senior has the grades and the test scores – and your annual family income is $100,000 or less – it could be cheaper to send your child to Stanford University next fall than to a community college. For complete story go to ([|http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/753472.html)]


 * Ira Lubert Scholarship Program**. This is a special matched savings program that assists low-income and low-wealth individuals with postsecondary educational expenses. For complete details and application see Lubert Scholarship.


 * Speaker O'Brien** announces 2008-09 House Scholarship applications available.


 * Student Stipend Program** White Williams Scholars'.