Professional Development Opportunities
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Grant Opportunities
Pathways Within Roads to Reading
The Pathways Within Roads to Reading Initiative donates books to literacy programs in small and rural low-income communities. Maximum award: 200 books appropriate for readers age 0 to young adult; English only. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations that run school, after-school, summer, community, day-care, and library reading and literacy programs; must have an annual operating budget of less than $95,000 (schools and libraries are exempt from this budget requirement) and be located in an underserved community with a population of less than 50,000. Deadline: March 30, 2013.
Pathways Within Roads to Reading Information
Maine GIS Users Group GIS Educators Grant
Maine GIS User Group (MEGUG) hopes to make awards annually, providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships to undergraduate students, and grants to educators. Our goal is to award one $1000 scholarship and two $500 grants each year. Maine college and university undergraduates are eligible for the $1000 scholarship. Maine educators of grades K-12 and Maine youth group leaders of the same grade groups can apply for the $500 grants. Deadline: March 31, 2013.
For more information please see the MEGUG Website.
GIS Educator Grant Brochure
GIS Educator Grant Application
NGA/Mantis: Mantis Award
The National Gardening Association Mantis Awards to charitable and educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life in their host communities. Maximum award: NGA selects 25 outstanding applicants to receive Mantis tiller/cultivators. Eligibility: Applicants must operate a charitable or educational program that is not-for-profit in the United States. Deadline: March 7, 2013.
Mantis Award Information
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