Grants Available, But Hurry!

Thanks for our friends at the National Network of Partnership Schools for passing this along. The first grant has a quick deadline, but it looks like a good one. Good luck!


The National Center for Family Literacy Verizon Tech Savvy Awards
The National Center for Family Literacy is looking for nominees for its Verizon Tech Savvy Award. The awards recognize programs that teach parents about current technology and enable them to better guide their children in the use of new media.
Maximum Award: $25,000
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including community-based nonprofits, libraries and schools
Deadline: January 11, 2008
http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.2180327/

Free Books for Read Across America Day
The Literacy Empowerment Foundation offers free books to build the school library for Read Across America Day, March 3, 2008. Resources are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early! This is a wonderful initiative that could work hand-in-hand with conducting a family reading night.
Maximum Award: varies
Eligibility: schools and literacy projects
Deadline: February 10, 2008.
http://www.lefbooks.org/reading_resource_project/

Littlest Volunteers Contest
The Walt Disney Company, in conjunction with Wondertime Magazine, is searching for stories about teaching young children the joys of volunteering. Volunteers who share their experiences, including what the students have learned from the volunteer efforts, will have the opportunity to win money for their favorite charity. This is a wonderful opportunity to complete a Type 3-Volunteering or Type 6 –Collaborating with the Community activity that will give back to the community.
Maximum Award: $5,000 to winner’s favorite charity
Eligibility: adults (parent, caregiver, or early childhood educator) volunteering with a child aged eight and younger
Deadline: February 29, 2008
http://wondertime.go.com/contest/littlest-volunteers/index.html