The General Mills Foundation Champions for Healthy Kids Program awards grants to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.
Maximum award: $10,000.
Eligibility: 501c(3) and 509(a) organizations; health departments; government agencies; schools and school districts; Native American tribes.
Deadline: January 15, 2009.
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx

The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education.
Eligibility: Schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: Four times per year: Aug. 1., Nov. 1, Feb. 1, and May 1.
http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

AFN International Young Eco-Hero Awards recognize the individual accomplishments of young people whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment.
Maximum award: $500.
Eligibility: youth ages 8-16.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2009.
http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/ecoheroawards.html

The Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education honors professionals who get results for children with special needs using creative measures. New ideas create results that matter and educators who are outstanding innovators are the right applicants for this award -- only explorers, pioneers, risk-takers, and innovators need apply.
Maximum award: $1,000.
Eligibility: professionals who work with children with special needs.
Deadline: April 20, 2009.
http://www.heartspring.org/award/

The Fifth Annual Thomson Gale TEAMS Award recognizes and encourages collaboration between teachers and media specialists to promote learning and increase student achievement.
Maximum award: $2,500, Gale products (approximate value: $500), a one-year subscription to Library Media Connection, and Educator's Professional Bookshelf (approximate value: $500), from Linworth Publishing. Eligibility: K-12 public and private schools in the United States and Canada.
Deadline: June 15, 2009.
http://www.galeschools.com/TEAMS/

CVS Pharmacy Community Grants are currently accepting proposals for programs targeting children under age 18 with disabilities that address: health and rehabilitation services; a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs; opportunities or facilities that give greater access to physical movement; and play.
Maximum Award: varies.
Eligibility: Public schools with programs for children under age 18 with disabilities.
Deadline: applications accepted through October 2008.
http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/community_grants.html

The Verizon Foundation is now accepting proposals from eligible institutions for Literacy Grants.
Maximum Award: $10,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations, including elementary and secondary schools (public and private) that are registered with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Deadline: November 1, 2008.
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml

The National Education Association's Books Across America Library Books Awards Program enables public school libraries serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books.
Maximum Award: $1,000.0
Eligibility: Practicing pre-kindergarten through grade12 school librarians, teachers, or education support professionals in a U.S. public school in which at least 70 percent of the students are eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Deadline: November 7, 2008.
http://www.neafoundation.org/grants/NEA-Grants_bro-web.pdf

The American Immigration Law Foundation's will award grants nationwide for the 2008-2009 school year to fund a limited number of K-12 grade level projects that provide education about immigrants and immigration. The Foundation seeks to fund activities that are innovative and supportive of AILF's mission of promoting the benefits of immigrants to our nation. Applications are limited to educators teaching in public or private primary, intermediate, and secondary level schools. Proposals that are classroom-based will receive strong consideration, and the Foundation encourages projects that can be replicated in other classrooms across the nation. Funds for field-trips will not be granted. Grants are non-renewable. AILF is always looking for innovative and creative ideas, this year focus will be emphasized on proposals that relate to the following categories:
1)Innovative use of technology 
2)Underrepresented minorities 
3) Community outreach and partnerships with community based organizations 
4) Math and science. Please visit our website for an application and more information on how to apply.
Maximum Award: $500
Eligibility: . Educators teaching in public or private primary, intermediate, and secondary level schools
Deadline:  November 28, 2008
http://www.ailf.org/teach/grants.shtml

The National Schools of Character Awards program identifies exemplary schools and districts to serve as models for others and helps schools and districts improve their efforts in effective character education.
Maximum Award: $2,000.
Eligibility: To be eligible, a school must have been engaged in character education for a minimum of three full years, starting no later than December 2006 for the 2009 awards. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2005. Smaller administrative units that maintain a separate identity within a large district may apply in the district category -- for example, a school pyramid or cluster.
Deadline: Dec. 8, 2008.
http://www.character.org/site/c.ipIJKTOEJsG/b.3937991

The Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation Corporation's Limited GEO Grants to Help Inner City Educators will fund specific, one-time future education-related needs or ideas which promise to improve inner city education within one year of the grant award in one of eligible cities.
Maximum Award: $2,000.
Eligibility: small, concrete projects which will improve inner city education in Boston, Hartford, Providence, New York or Washington within the coming year.
Deadline: N/A.
http://www.brownrudnickcenter.com/foundation/communitygrant.asp

Do Something Plum Youth Grants are available to young people who submit creative proposals to further the growth and success of their existing community action project. Maximum Award: $500.
Eligibility: Applicant must be 25 or younger at the time of application.
Deadline: weekly.
http://www.dosomething.org/plum_youth_grant_application

Barnes and Noble Grants - Barnes and Noble booksellers is considering requests for grants from nonprofit organizations that focus on art, literacy, or education (K-12). Applicants must have a plan for promoting the grants program with Barnes and Noble and must be willing to work with the local stores on in-store programming.
Maximum Award: varies.
Eligibility: nonprofits that focus on art, literacy, or education (K-12).
Deadline: rolling.
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html

Campbell's Labels for Education Program gives schools free educational equipment in exchange for labels from Campbell products.
Maximum Award: N/A. Eligibility: Schools or parents coordinate label drives to raise resources for schools.
Deadline: N/A.
http://www.labelsforeducation.com/about_lfe.asp

The Comcast Foundation is awarding grants to maximize the impact of community investments so they yield tangible, measurable benefits to the neighborhoods Comcast serves and the people who live there. The foundation's primary focus is in funding diversity-oriented programs that address literacy, volunteerism and youth leadership development.
Maximum Award: $500,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations operating within communities that Comcast serves.
Deadline: N/A.
http://www.comcast.com/foundation

The Charles Lafitte Foundation Grants Program awards funds to help groups and individuals foster lasting improvement on the human condition by providing support to education, children's advocacy, medical research and the arts.
Maximum Award: varies.
Eligibility: 501c-3 institutions.
Deadline: n/a.
http://www.charleslafitte.org/education.html

The National Vocabulary Championship (NVC) is an initiative sponsored by GSN, The Network for Games, that uses competition and wordplay to engage and reward high school students, educators and parents, teaching them the value of a strong vocabulary. Students can have access to NVC preparation materials through the NVC website and in-school coaches, if applicable.
Maximum Award: $40,000 toward college tuition.
Eligibility: high school students across the country.
Deadline: see website for specifics.
http://www.gsn.com/nvc/nvc_guidelines.php

Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Program--Dollar General has created a grant program to benefit public school libraries in communities affected by disasters. The fund will provide grants for books, media, and/or equipment that support learning in a school library environment.
Maximum Award: $15,000.
Eligibility: Public school libraries that have incurred substantial damage or hardship due to a natural disaster (tornado, earthquake, hurricane, flood, avalanche, mudslide), fire or an act recognized by the federal government as terrorism. First priority for the initial grants will be given to school libraries impacted by hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma -- either through direct loss or through an increase in enrollment due to displaced students.
Deadline: open.
http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/dollargeneral/disasterrelief.htm

Adopt-A-Classroom Grants--Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom website can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation.
Maximum Award: $500.
Eligibility: Teachers at public schools established prior to August 15, 2001.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://www.adoptaclassroom.com

The Allen Foundation supports educational nutrition programs, with priority given to training programs for children and young adults to improve their health and development.
Eligibility: Schools and school districts should partner with local nonprofits to form nutrition education programs.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://www.allenfoundation.org/

Teacher Loan Forgiveness - The Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act authorizes up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness for eligible, highly qualified math, science and special education teachers. To be eligible, teachers (with no outstanding loan balances before Oct.1, 1998, and who have borrowed before Oct. 1, 2005) must be highly qualified, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act; must have taught full-time, for five consecutive years, in a Title I school; and must have taught secondary math or science or elementary or secondary special education to students with disabilities. For more information, visit: http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0414.html

The ARRL Foundation generally awards start up funding to organizations for new amateur radio related projects, and are rarely awarded for follow up projects. The funding awards range from $1,000 to $3,000, with most awards approximately $2000. The majority of grants fund the acquisition of equipment, fixture and material, including some grants for study materials. The ARRL Foundation does not fund on-going operations or expenses.
http://www.arrlf.org/grant_programs/application_instructions

iEARN-USA--
Tthe US State Department and USAID for scholarships for US teachers and schools are available to participate in the iEARN global network for educators interested in working online and in face to face events with peers in 19 countries with significant Muslim populations. Scholarships will cover membership costs, online professional development course fees, Arabic language software site licenses, and participation in Training seminars and conferences in NYC and in the Middle East.
For information and an application
http://www.iearn.org/join

The Educational Foundation of America (EFAW) gives nationwide to nonprofits working primarily in education, the arts, and Native American issues. Projects should have a broad impact and should be closely linked to the funder's objectives. 
Deadline:  ongoing.
http://www.efaw.org

Classroom Connect proved disseminator and adaptor grants to teachers whose school receives gas and/or electricity from a Xcel Energy Company.  
Deadline: Nov. 1 and Mar. 1.
http://www.classroomconnection.org/applications.htm

The NEA Foundation's next round of Innovation Grant and Learning & Leadership Grant: applications for these grants are accepted on an ongoing, year-round basis, so it's never too late to apply. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the award date. The NEA Foundation's grants are available for all subjects, including the arts, literacy, science, and technology. All U.S. practicing K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Rolling
http://www.neafoundation.org

The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs in three focus areas. Safe and Vital Communities programs address catastrophe response, youth anti-violence, neighborhood revitalization, or teen safe driving. Economic Empowerment programs address financial and economic literacy, insurance education, or empowerment for victims of domestic violence. Tolerance, Inclusion, and Diversity programs address teaching tolerance to youth, ending hate crimes, or alleviating discrimination.
Maximum award: varies.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations.
Deadline: rolling.
http://www.allstate.com/foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx

CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION: Open to New York City teachers struggling with limited resources and serving disadvantaged student populations. We seek teachers who have shown extraordinary dedication, generosity and/or ingenuity in their work. Grants, generally between $500 and $2,000, are for special projects and/or material needs, and are available in all subject areas. Note that one of the program's funders has a special interest in science and technology so we are especially interested in proposals in those areas. Call CFC at (212) 759-1462 for application information.A variety of free online services and grants from their website.
http://www.childrenforchildren.org/

Resources for Indispensable Schools and Educators or the RISE network, is a free resource for teachers who are committed to improving the education and achievement of students in low-income K-12 public schools. RISE offers a valuable support network of resources to enhance work environments and improve student achievement. Every year in a RISE teacher classroom, low-income students make significant strides in closing the achievement gap. RISE offers financial rewards for effective teachers to defray the cost of materials and supplies. RISE provides pre-screened job opportunities for effective teachers who want to work in low-income communities. To learn more, visit:
http://www.risenetwork.org/

AT&T Foundation.
http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736&DCMP=att_foundation

The Wallace Fund provides grants that revitalizes elementary and middle level libraries by adding books and technology.
http://www.wallacefunds.org

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion offers Information on grants for school health programs & services.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/funding/index.htm

The C-SPAN Archives Grants awardees are granted the videotapes of their choice from the extensive collection in the C-SPAN Archives for creative proposals for using the network's programming in the classroom or in research projects.
Eligibility: middle and high school teachers, college/university professors.
Maximum Award: N/A.
Deadline: N/A.
http://www.c-span.org/classroom/grants.asp