TASC

Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP)

2012-02-22T22:00:00+00:00

The Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) seeks to increase quality physical activity in schools as a means to promote healthy, active living and to evoke the beneficial behavioral and academic outcomes that follow.

The innovation competition is comprised of two categories which solicit entries from distinct audiences to unearth the very best strategies for increasing physical activity.

School Programs – Innovative, effective, physical activity programs currently in schools across the country. Prizes are $25,000 for regional and $100,000 for national winners.

Technology Innovation – Commercially viable technologies or applications of existing technologies with excellent promise to motivate and support daily physical activity at school and beyond. Awards are $50,000 prizes to fund school-based pilot of winning technologies and opportunity to present winning technology at the 2012 Health 2.0 conference.

Winning programs will be refined and replicated in diverse communities across the country.

September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Funding

2012-02-22T22:00:00+00:00

CNCS funds programs that can demonstrate community impact and address community problems through service and volunteering. September 11th National Day of Service grants help to mobilize communities in service and remembrance to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The Focus Areas are:

Disaster Services
Economic Opportunity
Education
Environmental Stewardship
Healthy Futures
Veterans and Military Families

CNCS is particularly interested in program designs that support youth engagement and service-learning as strategies to achieve high educational outcomes. Special consideration will be given to proposals that include engaging youth in service, particularly youth who are not in school or are in danger of dropping out and/or unemployed, and veterans and military families in service.

Digital Learning Beyond School

2012-02-22T17:30:00+00:00

With the benefit of technology, community organizations can help schools transform the educational landscape in ways that transcend physical boundaries.

Twitter chat: #techafter3

2012-02-16T14:45:00+00:00

This Twitter chat to explore how schools and community organizations can help kids learn anytime, anywhere using digital media, mobile devices and online games.

February eNews Now Available

2012-02-12T14:45:00+00:00

The TASC eNewsletter contains legislative analysis, funding opportunities, information resources, job listings and upcoming events.

Anytime, Anywhere Learning

2012-02-15T17:45:00+00:00

Join CBASS for a Twitter chat on digital learning Feb. 29, 2-3 PM EST.

What's Lucy Reading?

2012-02-15T19:00:00+00:00

A report on Black male college success, a Q&A with Carol Tang of the Coalition for Science After School, and more.

Science Beyond the Classroom: Critical to New York’s Future

2012-02-09T18:00:00+00:00

This brief argues that high-quality science learning outside the traditional classroom is critical to young people’s success, and outlines practical steps to make it accessible throughout New York State.

The Rite Aid Foundation

2012-02-03T20:00:00+00:00

The Rite Aid Foundation is dedicated to helping people in the communities Rite Aid serves lead happier, healthier lives. Eligible programs must focus on health and wellness in the communities in which Rite Aid operates and be offered by non-profit organizations that are classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Applications are accepted throughout the year with rolling deadlines. Grants are awarded for one year at a time, and no organization can receive a grant more than two years in a row.

Let's Play Completion Grants

2012-02-03T15:30:00+00:00

This grant is for Do-It-Yourself communities and is to be used toward the improvement of an existing playground built using the KaBOOM! community build model, but without any KaBoom! funding.

U.S.-based municipalities, neighborhood associations, schools, day care centers, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.

Response to NYC Budget

2012-02-02T22:00:00+00:00

TASC joins call to restore programs for 40,000 kids.

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

2012-02-02T18:00:00+00:00

The Trust seeks to foster healthy development and future independence by increasing opportunities for children and youth up to age 25. Organizations should strive to achieve a long-term, sustainable difference in the lives of the people they serve, offering a comprehensive set of services designed to break the cycle of poverty rather than simply providing a service to meet immediate needs.

Programs of greatest interest offer direct services to disadvantaged children and youth, such as:

Academic enrichment and support
College access and tuition assistance
Mentoring and youth leadership
Arts outreach integrated with school curriculum
Career development and job skills training
Recreational activities and camps incorporating youth development objectives

If your organization and program are consistent with the guidelines submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) online at any time; selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Art Works

2012-02-01T19:30:00+00:00

Art Works applications will be accepted under two deadlines for two project areas:

Community-based projects: Deadline March 8, 2012. Includes activities and training in the arts that occur outside of the school system. While not formally linked to schools or their instructional programs, projects must be based on a curriculum that aligns with either national or state arts education standards and include assessment of participant learning.

School-based projects: Deadline August 9, 2012. Must be directly connected to the school curriculum and instructional program. Activities may take place in or outside of the school building at any time of the day, including after-school and summer enrichment programs formally connected to school curricula. Projects must be based on a curriculum that aligns with either national or state arts education standards and include assessment of participant learning.

In addition, the NEA is particularly interested in projects that:

Incorporate the use of digital learning in the arts or media literacy in the arts.
Use arts learning to build creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaborative skills.
Highlight the role arts learning plays in supporting livable communities for children and youth.

Note that all grants require a non-federal match of at least 1 to 1.

Where the Kids Are: Digital Learning In Class and Beyond

2012-01-31T21:15:00+00:00

Expanded learning time schools, after-school and summer programs offer the ideal time, places and conditions to equalize and advance technology-enabled learning.

GRO1000 Grassroots Grants

2012-01-27T22:00:00+00:00

Scott's GRO1000 initiative will result in the creation of 1,000 community gardens and green spaces by 2018, bringing the benefits that gardens and green spaces provide to neighborhoods, schools and communities, particularly to those areas in need.

GRO1000 Grassroots Grants are designed to help foster community spirit and public service. Awards are available to 501(c)(3) non-profits to bring edible gardens, flower gardens and public green spaces to local neighborhoods throughout the U.S.