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The National Geographic Education Foundation has Geographic Literacy Grants Available for K-12 teachers

The National Geographic Education Foundation is embarking on a major new phase of its work to promote geographic literacy for all children:

Advancing federal geography education policy

Improving public understanding of the importance and relevance of
geographic literacy
Specifically, we hope to achieve the following goals:
New federal funding for state-based professional development and
research on what works in geography education
Development and growth of best practices and model programs
A supportive public atmosphere
We believe that teachers are critical to achieving these goals. We
are offering K-12 teachers an opportunity to partner with us in our
efforts to increase and promote geographic literacy, both in and out
of schools.

Eligibility

Teacher grants are given directly to educators to facilitate their
work in promoting and increasing geographic literacy in the
classroom, school, district, and community. Teacher Grant
applications are accepted from any current teacher or administrator
in an accredited K-12 school within the United States and Canada.
Projects that have outreach to urban areas are particularly encouraged.

Deadlines and Awards

This year, the Foundation plans to make approximately $100,000 in
grants of up to $5,000 each to help you—or a group of your peers—make
an even greater impact in your classroom, school, district, and/or
community through innovative geography education projects.

Applications for work conducted during the period between January
2006 – August 2006 must be received by close of business (5:00 PM
EST) September 2, 2005. Awards will be announced by December 19, 2005.

Grant Guidelines

A printable PDF of the complete Teacher Grant Guidelines is available
at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation/pdf/foundation_2005-Teacher-Grant.pdf

Apply for a Teacher Grant Now at https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_276/Default.asp?CT=CT&SA=SNA&FID=35012

(Thanks to Margie Lubinski, Geospatial Services
Lolo National Forest, for passing the opportunity along. Russ)

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