Grant Information
Support for Battlefield Preservation Projects
National Park Service: American Battlefield Protection Program
The American Battlefield Protection Program, administered by the
National Park Service, promotes the preservation of significant
historic battlefields associated with wars on American soil. The
program provides seed money for projects that lead directly to the
identification, preservation, and interpretation of battlefield land
and/or historic sites associated with battlefields. Grants may be used
for a range of projects including site identification, documentation,
planning, and educational projects. Nonprofit organizations; academic
institutions; and local, regional, state, and tribal governments are
eligible to apply. The application deadline is January 18, 2008. Visit
the website listed above to download the application guidelines and
forms.
Active Lifestyle Programs for Kids Supported
General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Initiative
The goal of the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Initiative is
to encourage communities throughout the United States to improve the
eating and physical activity patterns of young people, ages 2-18. The
Initiative will award fifty grants of $10,000 each to nonprofit
organizations providing programs that demonstrate the greatest
likelihood of sustainable impact on young people's nutrition and
activity levels. Local organizations that work with children, including
park districts, health departments, government agencies, Native
American tribes, municipal organizations, churches, schools, YMCAs,
Boys & Girls clubs, etc., are encouraged to apply. The application
deadline is January 15, 2008. Visit the website listed above for
program guidelines and online application information.
Staple Support for Education
The Staples Foundation for Learning is accepting applications for the December 2007 grant cycle.
Toyota Recognizes Literacy Educators
The Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award, presented by Toyota and the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), is accepting online nominations.
