[YL] FW: Funding Opportunity

[Mercedes L. Miller]

Let's Just Plan 
Children's television network Nickelodeon will distribute more than $1 million from September 2005 to June 2006. The "Let's Just Play" Giveaway offers kids around the United States the opportunity to take action and enter for a chance to improve their school or community program's fitness resources. Maximum Award: $5000.  Eligibility: Kids (6-15 years of age), partnering with teachers and other community-based leaders. 
Deadline: rolling, until May 31, 2006. http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/ 
Coming Up Taller Awards 
The Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and reward outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Maximum Award: $10,000. Eligibility: Programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities. Deadline: January 30, 2006. http://www.cominguptaller.org/ 
  
  
  
  
Grant Writing Tips 
"Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing" 
Many educators have found that outside funding, in the form of grants, allows them to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their own districts can't afford. Learn how they get those grants -- and how you can get one too. Included: Practical tips to help first-time grant writers get the grants 
they need. http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml 

On the Rise,

Mercedes L. Miller
www.mercedes-empowers.com
PO Box 25451
Winston-Salem, NC 27114
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