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“PALS” GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE K-5 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Do you have a creative, viable idea for a partnership between non-formal environmental education providers and K-5 pre-service or practicing teachers? Will your partnership result in authentic learning (“learning by doing”) for students, and increase the sustainability of New Jersey communities?

For the second year in a row, the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE), in partnership with the PSEG Foundation, will be providing competitive grants of $5,000-$15,000 to achieve this goal, through the PSEG-ANJEE Learners in Sustainability (PALS) program. Eligible applicants may include: public, private and charter elementary schools; colleges and universities with teacher education programs; informal educational facilities and institutions, such as museums, nature centers and parks; after-school and early childhood education programs; and, business and government entities.

Deadline for online applications is March 15, 2012, and grantees will be announced on or about May 4th. To learn more about the PSEG-ANJEE Learners in Sustainability (PALS) grant program and complete an application, visit the ANJEE website at [|www.anjee.net/PALS].

For more information contact: Jo Ann Dow-Breslin JD Communications, LLC PALS Grant Manager, Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education E-Mail: jdcomm@optimum.net

Now Accepting Applications ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY LEARNS 2012 KEYSTONE YEAR ** []
 * Space is limited, applications are due March 30, 2012
 * Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 6, 2012
 * Contact moira@cloudinstitute.org for additional information

__**Funding Professional Development with Title II Funds**__ The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) includes funding under Title II, Part A, the Improving Teacher Quality State Grants program, to meet the requirement that all schools have "highly qualified" teachers, defined as a teacher with full certification, a bachelor's degree, and //demonstrated competence in subject knowledge and teaching skills as defined by each state.//

**Can GSLI Professional Development be funded by Title II?** Yes. GSLI can form the core of a rigorous professional development effort. It is strongly tied to state and national curriculum standards, as well as supporting 21st Century Skills. Districts are required to submit a local improvement plan.

You have a say. //It is a requirement of NCLB that teachers participate in the development of the local improvement plan.// Teachers can recommend resources that they feel will most help them in achieving their professional development goals.

For a comprehensive (and lengthy) overview of the requirements of Title II of NCLB, see []. Additional links to more concise information on NCLB can be found at [].

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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;"> **Wal-mart Support for children, education, and environment** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">SUMMARY: Our grass roots style of giving enables local associates to identify and support organizations that are improving the quality of life in their local area. All of our funding initiatives are directed by Wal-Mart Store, SAM'S CLUB and Distribution Center associates in their own communities. Wal-Mart's community involvement approach is a unique one. Associates combine volunteer support with Wal-Mart donations to assist organizations in making a positive difference. Children are the heart, soul and future of any community, so we are proud to be involved at the local level in programs that benefit children. It is our fondest wish that each and every child has the opportunity to lead a healthy, happy and fulfilling childhood. The education of our youth today has a profound impact on our community tomorrow. It is with this in mind that we invest locally in our future through a variety of educational opportunities for students, teachers and the community.The environment and the preservation of our natural resources are also important to us. That's why we, as associates, pursue environmentally sound business practices, and we're proud to get involved in local recycling projects and other environmental efforts.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">What Is Eligible? 501(c)3 organizations - The agency must be in good standing with the IRS and will be verified electronically through the IRS website. Schools - Public, parochial and private. (501(c)3 guideline restrictions may apply.) Religious Organizations - Our funding is directed to projects whose activities impact the general community, not a single group. Government Agencies - A funding confirmation letter from government body may be requested. Civic and Veterans Groups - Organizations must have a valid 501(c)4 or 501(c)19 tax id number. Funds must be used for a project benefiting the community. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">DEADLINE: Open <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">URL: []

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;"> **Lowe's Foundation Funding Opportunity** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">FUNDER: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">PROGRAM: Support for education and community improvement <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">SUMMARY: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation awards more than $1.5 million annually to individuals and organizations across the United States. Founded in 1957, the Foundation's primary philanthropic focus areas include community improvement projects, education scholarships for trade disciplines and environmental initiatives that enhance the natural environment. The Foundation has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. The Foundation considers large-scale requests and in order to address issues of importance to local communities, looks for support by local store and district management when reviewing proposals. The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3) organizations in cities where Lowes operates. Its primary philanthropic focus areas are: education, and community improvement projects (examples include projects at parks and other public areas, housing for the underprivileged and innovative environmental initiatives) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">DEADLINE: Open <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal;">URL: []



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