...The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) is offering Innovation Grants, and Learning & Leadership Grants on an ongoing, year-round basis. More than 300 grants of $1,000 to $3,000 are awarded each year to fund big ideas. Applications may be submitted at any time and are peer reviewed. Notification of grants awarded is sent within seven months of submission. Grants fund activities for 12 months from date of the award. For an application and instructions, visit the NFIE website www.nfie.org/programs/howtoapply.htm or call (202) 822-7840....
...March 3 is the deadline to apply for an NFIE Arts@Work grant aimed at encouraging public secondary school arts specialists to collaborate with technology-savvy educators and the business community to develop technology-integrated arts curricula that meet high standards for student achievement. The program is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. For information on eligibility and guidelines, visit the NFIE website www.nfie.org/programs/artsatwork.htm....
...Feb. 28 is the deadline to apply for the 2003 session of InnerSpark, the California State Summer School for the Arts, July 12-Aug. 9 at the California Institute of the Arts. Aimed at talented students in grades 8-12 who are aspiring to careers in the arts and entertainment industries, the school provides a forum where they can work with practicing professionals and artists-in-residence. Students can major in animation, creative writing, dance, music, theater, film/video, and visual arts. Financial aid is available for California applicants only, based on demonstrated need. For more information, call (916) 227-9444, e-mail Cynthia@csssa.org or visit the website http://www.csssa.org/....