Non-Governmental
Funding Sources for Northwest Education

CEC staff continually come across information about funding opportunities for members of the Northwest education community. The following is an alphabetical listing of current non-governmental education-related funding opportunities. When possible direct links to appropriate Web pages and/or e-mail addresses are provided. Many of the following entries provide information regarding on-going funding opportunities, however, some have deadlines. While we will make every effort to update this listing regularly, your help in bringing outdated entries to our attention is greatly appreciated. If you notice an outdated listing, please bring it to our attention by contacting our webmaster

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ALASKA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: The Alaska Science and Technology Foundation gives direct grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects that promote understanding of science, math or statistics in grades K-12. Grants range up to $5,000 and there is no deadline. Send pre-proposal any time. Formal proposals will be invited.

Contact: James Kenworthy, Alaska Science and Technology Foundation, 4500 Diplomacy Dr., Suite 515, Anchorage AK 99508-5918 (907) 272-4333

A.L. MAILMAN FOUNDATION: Short and sweet--- grants are made for projects dealing with early childhood education, family support, and responsible social action.

ARTHUR VINING DAVIS FOUNDATION: In addition to higher education projects, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation supports programs that improve high school teaching. The Foundation is especially interested in collaborative projects that involve high school and higher education faculties in solving critical problems in secondary education. Grants typically range from $75,000 to $125,000.

For information, contact the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation at 904/359-0670.
 

Avon Products Foundation: Giving for education, health and social services and community development for woman and their children in areas where Avon is a major employer.

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BANKAMERICA FOUNDATION: The BankAmerica Foundation considers grants in five broad categories, including Community Investment, K-12 Education, Conservation and Environment, Health and Human Services, and Cultural and the Arts. The Foundation offers an information service to explain guidelines and application procedures.

Contact: BankAmerica Foundation, Dept. 3246, Box 37000, San Francisco, CA 94137; 415/953-3175.

BECHTEL FOUNDATION: Elementary and secondary schools can submit proposals for grants that encourage kids to stay in school and that further teachers' professional development. Bechtel is especially interested in projects that focus on innovative methods to improve math, and technology education, with emphasis on efforts to increase the achievement in these subjects among students from traditionally unserved or underrepresented groups.

Contact: Bechtel Foundation, P.O. Box 193965, San Francisco, CA 94119-3965
E:mail: foundtn@bechtel.com

BEN B.CHENEY FOUNDATION : Washington and Oregon institutions are eligible for Cheney Foundation grants. Letters of inquiry outlining the proposed project are required. Full applications are accepted only from those whose inquiry letters are of interest to the foundation.
No deadlines, about three months turnaround time for funding decisions.

Contact: Ben B. Cheney Foundation, 1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1600, Tacoma, WA 98402; phone: 206/572-2442.

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CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK: Carnegie is interested in elementary and middle school projects in a variety of areas, including programs that encourage minority and female youth to study science and math and those that promote staff development activities linked to school reform initiatives. Nearly $60 million will be available in 1997.

For information, contact: Carnegie Corporation of New York, 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212/207-6289

CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION : The Mott foundation makes grants nationally in community development, volunteerism, the environment in education.

CHEVRON CORPORATION: Visit this web-site! Schools and educational organizations throughout much of the U.S. interested in improving their educational programs can turn to Chevron. The company's corporate giving program make more than $2 million in grants annually in support of k-12 education projects.

COCA-COLA FOUNDATION: Roughly $10 million in education grant will be awarded by the Coca-Cola Foundation this year. Grants, ranging from $25,000 to $100,00 will be given to support a variety of types of projects, with special focus on those which establish and expand partnerships between higher education and public school districts.

More information is available from: Cola-Cola Foundation, P.O. Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301; 404/676-2568.

C-SPAN DONATIONS: C-SPAN will give TVs and VCRs to schools that want to use cable TV in innovative ways. For Information Contact: C-Span Hotline, 202/626-4858.

CYRUS EATON FOUNDATION: The Cyrus Eaton Foundation is committed to providing financial support to qualifying non-profit organizations, primarily in Cleveland and northeast Ohio, whose programs enhance the quality of life in this area, and whose aims are in accord with those of our founder, the late Cyrus Eaton.

For additional information: The Cyrus Eaton Foundation, 24200 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 233, Cleveland, Ohio 44122-5531, PHONE: (216) 360-9550, FAX: (216) 464-6647

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THE DUNN FOUNDATION (K-12 Visual Environmental Education): The Dunn Foundation invites expressions of interest from organizations who may be eligible for support through our K-12 visual environmental education grants program. This document provides additional information beyond that contained in our general request for proposals and application guidelines.

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM : Science, math and technology access are among the favored topics for Digital's corporate contributions program. Over $3 million in cash and equipment is available to schools, districts, colleges, and other education-related agencies. Be sure to get full information before submitting any project ideas!

Contact: Programs Manager, Corporate Contributions, Digital Equipment, 111 Powdermill Road, MSO 1/L14, Maynard, MA, 01754-1418; 508/493-6550; e-mail: contribution@digital.com

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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA: The Education Foundation of America support K-12 education through a variety of outlets, including arts and culture.

DEADLINE: None. Proposal reviewed throughout the year. Send short (three page) letters of inquiry first.
FUNDS: Grants range from $25,000 to $50,000. The foundation does not give multi-year grants.
CONTACT Diane Allison, Executive Director, Educational Foundation of America, 35 Church Ln., Westport CT 06880, (203)226-6498: e-mail, efa@efaw.org

EXXON MATH ECE TEACHING IMPROVEMENT: The Exxon Foundation's Mathematics Specialist Program offers awards to improve math teaching in the early years (K-3) of school. The Foundation also offers grants through its Elementary and Secondary School Improvement Program. Submit a short (1-2 page) letter outlining your idea.

For more information, contact: Exxon Education Foundation, 5959 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039-2298; 214/444-1104.

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY: Funding support for K-12 educational programs from the Ford Motor Company includes grants for research in science and math, quality enrichment programs, standards-based systemic change, equity, and educational accountability.

Contact: Ford Motor Company Fund, The American Road, PO Box 1899, Dearborn, Michigan 48121-1899.

FOUNDATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN MINI-GRANTS: The Foundation for Exceptional Children is offering between twenty and thirty $500 grants to teachers working with talented/gifted students or those with disabilities. Funds will be used to implement innovative summer, weekend, or after school activities.

Application information is available from: Mini-grant Committee, Foundation for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191; 703/620-1054;

Information is also available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.cec.sped.org/fd/minigapp.htm.

FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL FIELD STUDIES: Grants for projects looking for innovative approaches to classroom teaching and alternative teaching methods -- including experiential learning and educational field trips -- are provided by the Foundation for Educational Field Experiences. Priority is given programs for grades 4-12. Schools, districts, and non-profit organizations are eligible to receive funds. Between $40,000 and $45,000 was given out in 1995, mostly for projects ranging from $100 to $1,000 per student or per field experience.

Contact: Ralph Drake, Executive Director, Foundation for Educational Field Studies, PO Box 8280, Incline Village, NV 89452; 702/831-7080.

FROST FOUNDATION: Education and the environment are key topic areas for grants from the Frost Foundation. Grants from $5,000 to $$45,000 are available, with use of funds as seed money or to attract matching money the preference.

Contact: Frost Foundation, Suite 205, Cherry Creek Plaza II, 650 South Cherry Street, Denver, CO 80222.

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THE GENERAL MILLS FOUNDATION: The General Mills Foundation is preparing to make 150 grants totaling $3.6 million for projects that improve the academic performance of K-12 students. Special emphasis will be placed on projects that are reformed-based and those that deal with improvements in pre-service and in-service education of teachers.

There is no deadline for proposals and the Foundation Board meets quarterly to make award decisions.

For information contact: Reatha Clark King, Exec. Director, General Mills Foundation, Box 1113, Minneapolis, MN 55440; phone 612/540-7891; fax 612/540-4114; e-mail: mills999@mail.genmills.com.

GREENVILLE FOUNDATION: Schools west of the Rocky Mountains have a big edge in competitions for pre K-12 projects supported by the Greenville Foundation's grants program. Ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, winning projects are generally those that focus on high-risk and high-potential children and which develop solid parent and community support for significant achievement by young people. To learn more, follow link (above) or

Contact: Virginia Hubbell, Administrator, Greenville Foundation, 283 Second Street East,Sonoma, CA 95476

GTE FOUNDATION -- GROWTH INITIATIVE FOR TEACHERS (GIFT): Teams of math and science teachers in 36 states may receive a GIFT from the GTE Foundation for school enrichment and professional development projects. Through the GIFT program, GTE offers $12,000 grants to help bring technology into middle and high school classrooms in ways that will improve math and science education and enhance professional development. Proposals for the 1998 competition must be submitted by Jan. 16, 1998.

For additional information or applications, call the GTE Foundation, (800) 315-5010

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HEWLETT-PACKARD ELEMENTARY SCIENCE: Hewlett-Packard has earmarked over $500,000 for K-6 projects stressing hands-on science and math programs, especially those designed to attract minority and female students to scientific and technical academic and career pursuits. Projects may extend over three years and may provide teacher training on how to use technology to support science and math instruction. Programs usually must be national in scope or local to one of HP's major plant site facilities.

For additional information, contact: Nancy Thomas, Corporate Philantropy Office, Hewlett-Packard, Box 10303, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0890; email:thomasn@corp.com.

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INTEL CORPORATION: INTEL supports a lot of different kinds of projects addressing education and the community. Information about the company's grant interests, application procedures, and guidelines can be obtained on-line.

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JCPENNY SCHOOL SUPPORT: Although not specific to science and math, the JCPenny Company channels a portion of its profits to support K-12 school improvement/reform initiatives.
No application deadlines.

You can learn more about the various opportunities offered by contacting: JCPenny CO., Community Relations, Box 10001, Dallas, TX 55301-8101; 214/431-1349.

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KELLOGG FOUNDATION: Youth and Education and Rural Development is one of six overall focus areas for the W.C. Kellogg Foundation's annual $200 million grant award program. Of particular interest are proposals which address early childhood education, the needs youth facing the transition from childhood to adolescence and from adolescence to young adulthood.

For information, contact: W.C. Kellogg Foundation, One Michigan Avenue, East Battle Creek, MI 49017-4058; (606/968-1661); fax: (616/968-0413).

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LAND O'LAKES CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM: One of the four-components of Land O'Lakes, Inc. giving program involves cash donation grants in the $500-$5,000 ranges. Focus areas of projects funded by Land O'Lakes include the arts, hunger alleviation, community problems and solutions, soil and water resources, rural youth leadership, business and education, and co-op education. Eleven states form the overall Land O'Lakes "giving region," including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.
Proposals are reviewed in January, March, May, July, and October.

For information follow link (above) or contact: Executive Director, Land O’Lakes Foundation,
P.O. Box 64150, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0150

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MAX and VICTORIA DREYFUS FOUNDATION: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports a variety of programs in education, healthcare, the arts, and social services.

Deadline: March 31, July 31, and Nov. 30.
Funds: $1.5 million annually

Contact: Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, 50 Main St. Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606 (914) 682-2008

MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: The Mathematics Association of America and the Tensor Foundation are making grants available to advance the study of math among women and girls, especially those in middle school, high school, and post-secondary grades. Funded projects may either set up approaches to new equity in math or replicate and expand upon existing exemplary approaches.

For information, contact: Mathematical Association of America, 1529 18th Street, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202/387-5200; fax 202/265-2384; e-mail maah@maa.org.

METROPOLITAN LIFE FOUNDATION: Educational reform, development of high quality teaching materials, innovative approaches to helping at-risk youth, and programs addressing basic literacy are priorities for the Metropolitan Life Foundation.

For full information call 212/578-6272.

MOTOROLA FOUNDATION: Grants from $1,000 to $10,000 that focus on enhancing math, science, and technology opportunities for minorities and the economically-disadvantaged are available from the Motorola Foundation.

For general information, contact: Program Manager, Motorola Foundation, 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196; (708/576-6200).

MEYER MEMORIAL TEACHER INITIATIVES: The Meyer Memorial Trust has a grant program called "Support for Teacher Initiatives." This program puts special emphasis on individuals teachers' ideas for improving their particular classrooms. Individual grants to teachers are small--- up to a limited of $1,500 for a straight grant or $2,000 for a project which can raise an addition $1,000 in matching funds. Grants for projects in which two or more teachers are involved can run up to $5,000, or $7,000 if an additional $3,500 in matching funds can be provided.

Contact: Meyer Memorial Trust, 1515 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 500, Portland, OR 97201; 503/228-5512.

MAZDA FOUNDATION Inc.: The Mazda Foundation support education projects that promote academic excellence, cross cultural experiences and literacy.

Deadline: None
Funds $326,000 is expected in 1998

Contact: Claire Von Schilling, Mazda Foundation Inc., 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 910, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 467-5088; fax, (202) 223-6490.

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NEA/NATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: Over half a million dollars in grant funds will be made available by the National Education Association's National Foundation for the Improvement of Education for projects to help teachers learn how to apply technology in the classroom. Sixteen projects will be supported, each starting with a $2,000 planning grant, followed by a $15,000 pilot/demonstration award.

For information, contact: NIFCO, 1201 16th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20036; (202/822-7840).

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Challenge Grants -The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds projects to conserve and restore fish, wildlife, and native plants through challenge grant programs. The Foundation awards challenge grants to projects that: Address priority actions promoting fish and wildlife conservation and the habitats on which they depend; Work proactively to involve other conservation and community interests; Leverage Foundation provided funding; and Evaluate project outcomes. Pre-proposal Deadline: June 1 and October 15, annually.


 NEC FOUNDATION: Projects that promote science and technical education at the high school level and those which will increase access to technology for people with disabilities can be submitted for funding consideration by the NEC Foundation. Grants range from $2,000 to $75,000, with an average of $25,000. Schools, districts, non-profit agencies, and science groups are eligible to apply.
Deadlines are Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and November 1.

Contact: Sylvia Clark, NEC Foundation of America, 8 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3112; 516/753-7021; fax 516/753-7904; e-mail: Clarks@ccgate.ml.nec.com.

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OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: OCF has two programs for Oregon applicants, one for large projects such as buildings and capital improvements (up to $100,000), and one for small projects (under $10,000).

Contact OCF, 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 725, Portland, OR 97205; phone: 503/227-6846.

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PELL CHARITABLE TRUST: Systemic reform initiatives for K-12 education and efforts to increase the number of high school students qualified for college enrollment are the top priorities of the Pell Charitable Trust grant program. Hard to get, but Pell awards are usually for substantial amounts.

For full information, contact: Barbara Beck, Pell Charitable Trusts, 2005 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; telephone 215/575-4816.

PFIZER EDUCATION INITIATIVE: Grants under $10,000 can be requested for K-12 science and math projects dealing with teacher training, informal science and math resource providers, and technology applications in the science and math classroom. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Contact: Grants Officer, Pfizer Foundation, Philanthropy Program. 235 East 42 Street, MS 235-11-11A, New York, NY 10017-5755; 212/733-4250; fax 212/573-2883.

Internet: www.pfizer.com.

PHILLIPS PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANTS: The Phillips Petroleum Foundation's Environmental Partnerships program has committed $230,000 to underwrite school and community-based projects in the area of environmental education. One year projects dealing with such topics as water quality, wildlife and habit, reclamation of public parks and school yards, recycling, and general environmental science are eligible for grants of $500 to $5,000. (The foundation has other programs for the arts and humanities.) Deadlines for the Environmental Partnerships proposals will be announced later in the year.

To get further information, contact: Environmental Partnerships Awards, Phillips Petroleum Foundation, Phillips Building, 16th Floor, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74004. Telephone 918/661-9072.


PHILANTHROPY NEWS DIGEST: A listing of K-12 Funding Oppertunities.

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RESEARCH CORPORATION: The corporation is a national funder of scientific research and supports partnership between high school science teachers and university researchers.

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SEGA FOUNDATION: Computer game maker Sega focuses funding on education programs, both in California and nationwide. Grants have gone to anti-drug education as well as initiatives to integrate technology into the classroom. The Foundation suggests first contacting them by mail for application guidelines. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.

CONTACT: Sega Foundation, 255 Shoreline Dr., Suite 255 Redwood City, CA 94065; 415/508-2800

SKAGGS FOUNDATION: The L.J. and Mary C. Skaggs Foundation funds environmental education projects, especially those dealing with the ecology, species survival, and resource management. Grants range from $5,000 to $60,000.

Contact: Philip Jelley, L.J. and Mary C. Skaggs Foundation, 1221 Broadway, 21st Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-1837.

SONY: SONY Electronics offers grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 for innovative science, math, and technology programs.

Contact: Proposals, Corporate Communications, SONY Electric Inc., 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656; fax 1-201/358-4058.

SPECNER FOUNDATION AND JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHER FOUNDATION: Spencer Foundation and John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation offer grant opportunities for teachers and other educators to conduct research relating to professional development practices and improvement. One to three year grants for amounts between $5,000 and $50,000. September 16 deadline for preliminary proposals.

For information, contact: Professional Development Research and Documentation, Spencer Foundation, 900 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL, 60611-1542. (312/337-7000, extension 604.)

SPRINT FOUNDATION: The Sprint Foundation supports projects that foster school reform by looking at ways of preparing students for success in the workplace, through use of new technologies and communications media, and by innovative approaches to the enhancement of teachers' skills. Schools and other education-related non-profit agencies can apply for Sprint Foundation grants--- with approximately $500,000 available annually.

Contact: Don Forsythe, Grants Administrator, Sprint Foundation, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205; 913/624-3343.

STAR FOUNDATION: There's not a lot of fuss for applicant applying to the Star Foundation, which makes grants to nonprofits nationwide on the merit of individual proposals. General funding categories include education, as well as culture and the arts. Otherwise the foundation's giving policies are pretty unstructured. In fact there are no guidelines available.

FUNDS: Grants range from $1,000 - $25,000
DEADLINES: None
CONTACT: Star Foundation, 70 Pine Street, New York New York 102270, (212) 770-6882

SUPER SCIENCE GRANT PROGRAM: Small grants for the purchase of classroom science equipment are available from the Super Science, a California publication company. Awards from the Innovative Science Teachers Grants program typically are for amounts up to $500.

Applications can be submitted at any time by K-12 science teachers in all parts of the country.

For information, contact: Super Science, Box 7732, Menlo Park, CA; (415/854-4237) email:Grant@SuperScience.com

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TARGET STORES/ ARTS EDUCATION: The Target Department Store chain gives grants in communities near where it's shops are based under several programs for arts and education. Target "strives to provide quality art experiences for family art audiences" by funding art exhibits, classes, performances and other activities.

DEADLINE: the funder doesn't have deadlines bur encourages candidate to apply between March 1 and November 1

CONTACT: 1-800-800-8800

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: This corporate funder makes grants in to non-profit communities where the company has operations for projects in education and technology.

TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION: Middle school and high school science and math teachers are targets for Toshiba America Foundation grant support. Proposals for grants under $5,000 are accepted throughout the year. Proposals for larger grants (over $10,000) have August 1 and February 1 deadlines.

For information contact: John Sumansky. Toshiba America Foundation, 1251 Avenue of the Americans, Suite 4100, NYC, NY 10020; phone: 212/596-0600.

TRAVELERS FOUNDATION: Early childhood improvement projects and K-12 projects which help young people will receive about half of the Travelers Foundation total grant funding this year.

In addition, projects that help high school youngsters make school-to-work transitions and/or encourage college enrollment are eligible for grants from the Travelers Foundation. Support ranges form $400 to over $1 million.
No deadlines

For additional information call 212/816-8884.

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U.S. BANCORP GRANTS: School workers in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington (also CA, NV, and UT) can apply through their local U.S. Bancorp branch office (U.S. Bank and West One Bank) for funds to support community service and education projects.

Contact: Local branch manager or Linda Wright, Vice President, Public Affairs, U.S. Bancorp, 111 Southwest Fifth, Suite 1030, Portland, OR 97204; 503/275-5776.

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VERIZON: At Verizon, we realize that being a worldleader in telecommunications depends, in large measure, on healthy communities and on a future workforce that is skilled in problem solving and able to harness the power of technology. Verizon's corporate social responsibility strategy targets excellence in education, especially in math, science, technology and literacy. Follow the link to learn more about this resource.

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WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION: Grants from $500 to $1 million are available from the Wells Fargo bank for K-12 school programs in the Northwest states where Wells Fargo does business --- including Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Washington. (Projects in AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, and UT are also supported.) The Foundation is looking especially for projects that increase student performance levels in reading, writing, and math and those that provide professional development for teachers. Wells Fargo is also interested in applications that promote parent, business, and community participation in school improvement initiatives.

For general information, contact: Tim Hanlon, Wells Fargo Foundation, 345 California St. 0115-088, San Francisco, CA 94163; phone 415/396-3567; fax 415/296-9298.

For information on projects to operate in Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and/or Washington, contact: Pamela Erwin, Wells Fargo Foundation, 345+ California St. 0115-088, San Francisco, CA 94163; phone 415/396-3247; fax 415/296-9298.

WESTINGHOUSE FOUNDATION: Westinghouse supports projects that strengthen science and math education in the public schools.

For more information, contact: Westinghouse Foundation, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, 11 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222; 412/642-3017.
Connect to their web page at: http://www.westinghouse.com .

WMX TECHNOLOGIES GRANTS: Projects dealing with education, the environment, and the community might receive support from WMX Technologies. Projects that win support are usually in the $1,000 - $25,000 range.

Full particulars can be obtained from: Community Investment Office, WMX Technologies, Inc., 3003 Butterfield Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60521; 630/572-3107.

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