Source

Focus

Award Range or Ceiling

Deadlines

Website Address

Federal Government Sources – Multiple Disciplines

NSF Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT)

Research that (1) enables radical improvements in learning through innovative computer and information technologies, and (2) advances research in computer science, information technology, learning, & cognitive science.

$2,800,000 available for 6-10 awards.

April 25, 2008

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12834

NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

Focuses on education of technicians in high-tech fields and pre-service teachers.

$25,000 - $300,000

April 24, 2008 (Prelim)

Oct. 16, 2008 (Full)

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5464&org=

NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund

NSF Course Curriculum Lab Improvement

Improve the quality of STEM education for undergraduate students... research on STEM teaching and learning, create new learning materials, and teaching strategies, etc.

$150,000

Anticipated May 2008

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741

Dept of Education – Institute of Education Sciences

Funds RESEARCH to improve postsecondary education.

$100,000 - $1.2 M per year

Next deadline in November 2007.

http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/funding/postsecondary/index.asp

Dept of Education – Strengthening Institutions

Support eligible institutions through improved operations, student support or faculty development. (Southeast MO State is eligible)

$2,000,000 over five years

No FY2007 competition. Next anticipated deadline February 2008.

http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduestitle3a/index.html

Note: Requires cross-campus collaboration and involvement of CSTL Director

Federal Government Sources – Specific Disciplines

NEH Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development

Support projects that improve specific areas of humanities education and serve as national models of excellence. NEH is especially interested in projects that offer solutions to problems frequently encountered by teachers. Application of digital technologies is encouraged.

$100K - $200K depending on project type

October 1, 2007

http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/teachinglearning.html

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Focus

Award Range or Ceiling

Deadlines

Website Address

NSF Engineering Education Program

Supports research on the aims and objectives of undergraduate and graduate engineering education; the content and organization of the curriculum; how students learn problem solving, creativity, and design; new methods for assessment and evaluation of how students learn engineering; and research that helps attract a more talented and diverse student body to all levels of engineering study.

Recent awards range from  $100K to over $1.2M

August 15, 2007

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13374&org=EEC

USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants

Improve teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences by enhancing curricula, increasing faculty teaching competencies and encouraging student experiential learning opportunities.

$150,000 to $500,000

(1:1 match required)

Anticipated February 2008

http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1082

Private Foundation Sources

Boeing Corporation

Supports Higher Ed Projects that 1) increase access to education via scholarships with emphasis on underrepresented and financial need students) and 2) enhance skills (specifically those addressing K-12 teacher preparation; university retention and student support programs). Boeing also supports national technical education advocacy.

Contact Regional Representative.

October 31^st Annually

http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/guidelines.htm

Regional Representative:

Community Relations
The Boeing Company
P. O. Box 516
MC: S100-1200
St. Louis, MO 63166
(314) 232-4071

AT&T Excelerator Grant

Help nonprofits meet missions by improving technology resources, including hardware, software and networking tools.

$25,000

Anticipated deadline May 2008

http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745

Note: Southeast awarded this grant in FY06

Source

Focus

Award Range or Ceiling

Deadlines

Website Address

Lumina Foundation

Supports research to expand knowledge and improve practices that affect students’ access and success in postsecondary education; Innovative programs, that present practical approaches to access & attainment among underserved students & adult learners; & activities that enhance the impact of Lumina Foundation-funded research & programs, such as leadership development, communication, evaluation & public policy analysis.

Avg award $75,000

LOI may be submitted at any time.

http://www.luminafoundation.org/grants/index.html

NCAT (funded by FIPSE) Colleagues Committed to Redesign (C²R)

Support efforts of colleges and universities to redesign their instructional approaches using technology.  Chosen institutions send team to four disciplinary institutes for a pilot redesign project.

Professional Development

January 15, 2008 next deadline (Round II)

http://www.thencat.org/RedesignAlliance/C2R/C2R%20Guidelines.pdf

HP Higher Education Technology for Teaching Grant

Projects that involve course redesign projects in math, science, engineering utilizing technology.

$55,000 product bundle plus $19,000 operating cash

February 2008

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/index.html

Note: Southeast awarded this grant in FY07

SMARTer Kids Foundation (SMARTtech Foundation)

Research, professional development, and grants of 70% of costs of SMART Boards.

Varies by program.

December 20 – PREP; April 2^nd next deadline for Research Grants (additional research dates throughout the year)

http://smarterkids.org/hed/index.asp

RGK Foundation

K-12 Education, integrating technology into curriculum, teacher development, literacy & higher ed.

$25,000

Rolling Based on Grant Cmte Meetings

www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php

Sloan (Afred P.) Foundation

Supports programs to strengthen education in science/technology.. emphasis on electronic technologies in distance learning.

$5,000 - $45,000

Letter of Intent can be submitted anytime.

http://www.sloan.org/programs/pg_education.shtml

Source

Focus

Award Range or Ceiling

Deadlines

Website Address

Southeast Campus Sources

Grants and Research Funding Committee (GRFC)

The GRFC is a legislative committee of the Faculty Senate, and is comprised of rotating faculty members representing each Academic College / School and Kent Library.  The goal of the GRFC is to “encourage the growth of scholarly and creative activity at Southeast Missouri State University.” 

Avg award approx. $2,500; Max award is 10% of the total annual budget (approx. $5,000)

Fall – Second Monday in October; Spring – Last Monday in February

Guidelines available on Faculty Senate website under “Documents”:

http://www2.semo.edu/senate/

Funding for Results (FFR)

The Funding for Results (FFR) program provides a mechanism to fund those strategic initiatives having to do with the enhancement of teaching and learning. Funds Demonstration, Implementation and Core Continuing grants. 

Varies by project type (see website).

Varies by project type (see website).

Information available on the Provost’s website:

http://www2.semo.edu/provost/