Toshiba America: Grants for math and science

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) is currently accepting applications for grants to support innovative projects designed by math and science teachers to make their own classrooms more exciting and successful for students. The grants to encourage teachers to improve instruction for students in grades K-12. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: Grades 7-12. Deadline: August 2, 2010. More info

Open Meadows Foundation offers grants to women and girls

Grants for projects involving women and girls are available through the Open Meadows Foundation. Open Meadows supports projects that are led by -- and benefit -- women and girls.

Awards are made to organizations that:

• reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization promote building community power
• promote racial, social, economic and environmental justice
• have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding

Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations with an organizational budget no larger than $150,000. Projects must be designed and implemented by women and girls. Deadline: August 15, 2009.