The foundation makes grants of $10,000 to $100,000 to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools that benefit youth and scientific education.  The foundation seeks programs with the following characteristics: scientific, dreamful (imaginative), creative, humanistic, youthful, innovative, and forward thinking.  The next deadline is February 1.

Toshiba America Foundation offers grants for projects designed by US K-12 classroom teachers to improve the quality of science and math education.  Grant requests of more than $5,000 are reviewed twice a year.  The deadlines are February 1 adn August 1. 

Fund for Teachers recognizes outstanding teachers by awarding grants to support professional development opportunities of their own design.  Applicants must propose a summer activity and explain how the activity will make the applicant a better teacher; how the applicant will implement his or her improved skills or capacity in the classroom; and how all of this will benefit students, curricula, and school.  Teachers may request funding for up to $5,000 per individual and up to $7,500 per team project.  Apply by January 31.

Nominate outstanding teachers for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This award honors exemplary K-12 mathematics and science teachers for their contributions to improving teaching and learning. This year elementary teachers are invited to apply (secondary teachers will be honored next year). The application deadline is May 1, 2008. For information about the online nomination and application, visit www.paemst.org or e-mail info@paemst.org.