Best Buy---is accepting applications to reward schools for successful interactive programs they have launched using technology to make learning fun for kids. Eligible applicants include all accredited, non-profit public, private, parochial and charter schools that are within 50 miles of a U.S. Best Buy store can apply. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2006. Approximately $3,500,000 is available. For further information, go to: https://bestbuyteach.scholarshipamerica.org/.

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundationn

Deadline: Open

Program: Education; Community improvement; Environment

Summary: The Foundation awards more than $1.5 million annually to individuals and organizations across the U.S. Its primary philanthropic
focus areas include community improvement projects (examples include projects at parks and other public areas, housing for the underprivileged and innovative environmental initiatives), 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 Lowe's operates.
Lowe's operates more than 1,100 stores in 48 states.

Visit: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community

Dollar General Back-to-School Grants

Geographic Coverage: 30 states where Dollar General stores are located.

Grants to assist schools and communities (youth serving non-profits) in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program.

Visit: http://www.dollargeneral.com

The Teammates for Kids Foundation

The Teammates for Kids Foundation funds the ongoing work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services.

Visit: http://www.teammates4kids.com/

KaBOOM! Announces 2006 Playground Opportunities

Deadline: There is no 2006 deadline, but projects are funded—first-come, first-serve—so applicants need to hurry.

KaBOOM!, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization, links community groups who want to plan and construct playgrounds with corporate sponsors.

This year, the organization says it will link about 150 groups with sponsors, who usually provide upwards of $5,000 grants as seed money for playgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a compelling need for a new/improved community playground, the ability to organize volunteers and the ability to raise additional funds. Recipients must provide a $15,000 match in local funding for the cost of equipment.

Phone: (312) 360-9520

Visit: http://www.kaboom.org

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