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***The Foundation's Arts Education Committee is not currently accepting Arts Education Grant Applications. Questions?***

Great Idea Grants - Collaborative
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools is pleased to present Great Idea Grants - Collaborative. The Collaborative Grants, of up to $5,000 each, are for teams of teachers to implement projects that inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.

The application period has closed. New application available Summer 2010.

For complete description, eligibility requirements and submission requirements, click here.


Jean G. Gumerson Endowment for the Pursuit of Teacher Excellence
Annually awarded, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation's Jean G. Gumerson Endowment was created to support certified teachers of the Oklahoma City Public Schools in pursuing National Board Certification.

Application will be available September 2008. Application deadline is typically mid-February.

For complete description, eligibility requirements and submission requirements, click here.


Competitive Edge Grants (formerly Student InCENTives)
On-going awards are made for the Competitive Edge Grants program. Competitive Edge Grants provide funds for Oklahoma City Public School students to attend academic or artistic competitions. The program is funded by contributions to the Together Employees Add More (TEAM) Campaign.



For complete description, eligibility requirements and submission requirements, click here.


Great Idea Grants - Individual
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools is pleased to present Great Idea Grants - Individual. The Individual Grants, of up to $1,000 each, are for individual teachers to implement projects that inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.

The application period has closed. New application available Summer 2010.

To learn more, click here.


C-SPAN Archives Grant
(K-12) Grants for educators to cover the cost of purchasing C-SPAN videos to use in the classroom. Must be a member of C-SPAN classroom to obtain a grant. Membership is free. To join C-SPAN classroom, click here.



To learn more, click here.


American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Grants
Grant of up to $200 for a program for (K-12) teachers who uses science, mathematics and technology in your curriculum. To apply, you must become an AIAA Educator Associate (free).



To learn more, click here.

*per AIAA website

Student Achievement Grants
$5,000 grant for proposals that engage students in critical thinking and problem solving. "Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged."*



To learn more, click here.

*per NEA Foundation website

Captain Planet Foundation Grants
Generally grants range from $250 to $2,500 for program/projects that promote understanding of environmental issues.



To learn more, click here.


Geography Challenge
On-going online challenges that test the students knowledge of geography. Students may take the random test up to three times per day. Challenges include: Countries Challenge, Capitals Challenge, North American Countries Challenge, South American Countries Challenge, Asian Countries Challenge, European Countries Challenge, and African Countries Challenge.



To learn more, click here.


LIVE GREEN Teacher Grants
$1,000 LIVE GREEN grant. Teachers (grades 5-9) are challenged to "develop innovative ideas for furthering environmental and energy sustainability. Teachers will identify an issue or problem, create a plan to address it, and integrate the topic into classroom teaching."*

Check the Live Green website for new grant period.

To learn more, click here.

*per Live Green website

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