** Grants Available ** |
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MOUSE Squad Mini-Grants |
Support for MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) expansion is provided by a nonprofit designated fund from Silicon Valley Community Foundation, set up by a private donor, to Aspiranet for qualified California schools.
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| The Affinity Grant Program | Due Date: Open, but funding is limited so submit your request right away Grant: Open amount Eligibility: San Francisco Unified Schools with low income students wanting to participate in extracurricular lessons or activities that their families are unable to afford Award Criteria: San Francisco Unified School District teachers, administrators, counselors, and staff who work directly with students are eligible to apply for a maximum of two grants in a one-year period, one per student or group. Application: Apply at this website - Pictures and letters are encouraged |
| Best Buy Teach Awards | Due Date: Every 15 days Grant: $1,500 (as a Best Buy gift card) Agency: Best Buy Eligibility: Middle, and high schools (grades 7-12) nationwide (afterschool programs and VoTech schools not eligible) Award Criteria: Awarded every 15 days. Teen members will be able to vote once a day for a nominated school. At the end of the 15 day voting period, votes will be tallied and the nominated schools with the most votes will be granted the Teach@15 Award. The winning school will use the award to purchase any Best Buy products that meet the need described by the Member in the online nomination form. Application: Website link for more information and directions |
For more grants, check out California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) Funding Alert. |
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The $1,500 program fee plus $500 first year start-up fee (mini-grants are available for qualified CA schools) includes:
- 20 hour online curriculum correlated with state and national tech standards;
- Trainings for instructor/faculty advisor and site team;
- Mini-trainings for "Computer in a Box" and other hands-on activities;
- Instructor/Faculty Advisor Implementation Guide and Student Guides;
- Computer tool kit, certification "passport", curriculum flash drive, ID cards & lanyards;
- Coordination of volunteers who assist with curriculum, help desk and mentoring;
- Identification and coordination of internships for high school youth;
- Access to web-based ticket management system;
- Spring summit for participating California sites;
- Site visits and overall program management and support.