HEADS UP Sprint Ahead for Education
Character Education Grant Program

Source/Type of Funding: Foundation

Agency: 
Sprint Foundation

Eligibility:  Open to all U.S. public schools (K-12) and U.S. public school districts.  The Sprint Ahead for Education grant program will accept applications for Character Education programs that promote youth leadership, youth volunteerism, school pride and a positive school culture.

Purpose:  The purpose of these grants is to fund the purchase of resource materials, supplies, equipment and software that facilitates and encourages character education among K-12 students.

Deadline: April 15, 2008
Applications will be accepted electronically only from March 3 to midnight, April 15, 2008.
Maximum Award:  $5,000-$25,000
District level grants
are available for programs ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.

School level grants are available for programs ranging from $500-$5,000.
Number of Awards:  Multiple
Period:  2008-2009 school year

More information:  Visit the Sprint website, or contact education@sprint.com with your questions.

URL:
http://www.sprint.com/citizenship/education/sprintahead/