Friday, March 4, 2011

Grants and Doument Cameras

Here are two grant opportunities that provide resources for classrooms. The first provides funding for innovative classroom projects and the second gives educators the opportunity to win a document camera for their classroom.


ING Unsung Heroes Award for K-12 Educators
The ING Unsung Heroes honors excellence in education by selecting 100 educators to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative classroom projects. Of  these 100 finalists, 3 will be chosen to receive an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.

All K-12 education professionals who meet the following requirements are eligible:
  • Employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the United States.
  • Full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff with effective projects that improve student learning.
The application deadline is April 30, 2011. For more information and to download the application, please visit: http://ing.us/about-ing/citizenship/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes


2011 Samsung Grant Competition: 50 Winners Receive a Document Camera
In 300 words or less, Samsung's 2011 "Digital Preparedness" Grant Program invites K-12 teachers to answer the question: "Will new technology in the classroom better prepare our students?"  Based on need and quality of response, 50 educators will be awarded a SAMCAM 860 Document Camera. The competition is open to K-12 teachers from any public or private school located within the United States and its territories.  Applications must be received by April 30, 2011.  For more information and to apply, please visit:  http://samsunggrants.com/

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