Grant Funding Leads

Education Liaison Pat Forbes 915 East Jefferson Post Office Box 1708 Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Telephone 800-828-5787 Fax 620-231-1339

Grants from home

Experts tell us we are living in a digital age, and learning digitally is the main thrust in the world of education. It follows that all students must have access to high-quality digital learning opportunities, and these demands are addressed enthusiastically through Pitsco Education and LEGO Education curricular experiences. These educational necessities might seemingly be out of reach for some, but the availability of LEGO and Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTE grants makes accessibility to these materials more feasible. The LEGO Education Showcase Grant, the LEGO Education Workshop Grant, and the Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTE grant are on the horizon for those avidly seeking economic help. Following is information about the aforementioned grants and others that could satisfy the need for any desired digital technology.

LEGO Education Showcase Grant

The LEGO Education Showcase Grant, offered through the nonprofit Education Blueprints Association, is available to current LEGO Education customers who want to showcase their investment in the LEGO Education System for Learning through a hands-on community activity. More information: http://edublue.org/Item.asp?art=6

LEGO Education Workshop Grant

This grant program, also offered through Education Blueprints Association, is available to help fund teachers using LEGO Education products to facilitate hands-on workshops at national, state, or regional conferences or events, by reimbursing qualified facilitators for expenses. More information: http://edublue.org/Item.asp?art=7

Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTE Grant
The grant is for K-12 technology and engineering teachers. Its purpose is to recognize and encourage the integration of a quality technology and engineering education program within the school curriculum. More information: http://www.iteaconnect.org/Awards/granthearlihy.htm
September 5, 2012

Grant Funding Leads Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Education Liaison Pat Forbes 915 East Jefferson Post Office Box 1708 Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Telephone 800-828-5787 Fax 620-231-1339

This foundation is primarily concerned with innovative instruction models and also has a strong attraction for meeting the needs of underserved students. The deadline for applications is November 1. More information: http://www.grdodge.org

Frey Foundation
Frey supports math programs based on self-sufficiency that lead children to handle the challenges they will face in life. More information: http://freyfoundationmn.org/

Hershey Foundation
The Hershey Foundation helps schools and other nonprofit organizations develop and implement innovative programs that make the future brighter for children by enhancing learning, increasing exposure to other cultures and ideas, and encouraging the development of independent thinking and problemsolving skills. More information: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/hershey/index.html

Teachers Pet
(grant tip geared specifically toward teachers smaller projects)

Pitsco Education
Continuing its teacher scholarship program started in 2011 to celebrate the companys 40th anniversary, Pitsco is awarding a $500 Pitsco Catalog gift certificate in each quarter of 2012. The goal of the scholarships is to reward teachers who make a difference in STEM while providing them with the opportunity to try a new activity with their students. More information: https://c10645061.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/pdf/pitscoscholarshipnomform.pdf

September 5, 2012