Funding Sources for San Diego Teachers

Below is a list of recent, and sometimes unlikely, funding sources.

*Please let us know if you apply and receive funding, as a result of learning about this opportunity.

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FIRST BOOK

Register today and let First Book help you open the doors to a brighter future for your students. If you have questions, please contact First Book at help@firstbook.org or 866-READ-NOW.

MORE INFORMATION - Books are only available to programs who are signed up with First Book. Free books are shipped at an average cost of 45 cents per book (S&H). If a book distribution occurs in your area, you may have the option to pick books up directly from the distribution location at no cost.

TARGET
Reading makes a world of difference in learning. That's why we award grants to schools, libraries and non-profit organizations that support programs like after-school reading events and weekend book clubs. Guidelines: Each Early Childhood Reading Grant is $2,000. We accept grant applications between March 1 and April 30 each year.

SPARK - countering childhood obesity
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool is your best resource for locating national and state-specific grants for your Physical Education, After school, Early childhood or Coordinated School Health program. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment. 

AFTER SCHOOL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
Deadline: Open
GTECH's After School Advantage Program provides computer centers for minority and at-risk children located in Rhode Island, Texas, Georgia, California, Kentucky, New York, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida. GTECH plans to establish over 100 computer labs, each valued at $15,000 with on-line technology and software.

RECYCLE FORWARD
Deadline: Open
Digital Wish and CFK are offering Recycle Forward, an approach to getting new technology for preK-12 classrooms by collecting and recycling used electronics and ink cartridges for cash. Anyone can participate in Recycle Forward. Teachers may start their own collection and get their local community involved by approaching local businesses and reaching out to community members and parents.

READING RESOURCE PROJECT
Deadline: Ongoing
Sponsored by the Literacy Empowerment Foundation, the Reading Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The program distributes books free of charge to literacy programs. Recipients only pay shipping, handling, and administrative costs, which is only $0.68 per book ($68 per set of 100 books). Reading Resource Project books come in sets of 100 and are available for grades preK-2. There will not be more than five copies of the same book in any set.

COMPUTERS FOR LEARNING
Deadline: Ongoing
CFL places computers in classrooms, prepares children to contribute and compete in the 21st century, and allows government agencies and the private sector to transfer surplus computers and related equipment to schools and educational non-profit organizations. A school is eligible to receive donations through the Computers for Learning program if it is a public, private, parochial, or home school serving preK-12 students. Special consideration will be given to institutions located in federal empowerment zones and enterprise communities.

REI GEAR BANK PROGRAM <mailto:msolisc@rei.com>
Deadline: Ongoing
The program provides quality gear to these youth to ensure that their first experience in the outdoors is positive, so they can focus on having fun. REI would like to assist youth-focused non-profit organizations in planning outdoor adventures by offering camping essentials free of charge!