Grant-of-the-Day

August 26, 2008

Creative K-12 Projects Funded

Kids in Need Teacher Grants
The Kids In Need Foundation seeks to engage students in the learning process by supporting creative teachers from across the United States. Kids in Need Teacher Grants, sponsored by retailers and credit unions, provide K-12 educators with funding to develop innovative learning opportunities for their students. The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for classroom teachers who have meritorious ideas but lack the budget to bring them to life. Projects qualify for funding if they make creative use of common teaching aids, approach the curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities. Typically, 200 to 300 grants from $100 to $500 are awarded each year. The application deadline is September 30, 2008. Visit the Foundation's website to submit the appropriate online application for your geographic region.