ÁREA DE RECURSOS EXTERNOS

 
 

 

Directorio de búsqueda de fuentes de fondos

y enlaces útiles para recursos externos

  1. Base de datos

  2. Servicios de notificación de disponibilidad de fondos

  3. Departamento de educación  y otras  agencias federales

  4. Fundaciones y otras fuentes de fondos en los E.E.U.U

  5. Fundaciones en Puerto Rico

  6. Intercambios,  becas y oportunidades docentes en el extranjero

  7. Recursos para la estadística

 

 

 

I. Servicios de base de datos  
Community of Science Esta base de datos se compone de tres areas:

-COS Funding Opportunities: para identificar fuentes de fondos.
-COS Expertise: para busqueda e identificacion de perfiles de investigadores/as de 1,600 instituciones.
-Cas Profile: para preparar perfiles de investigadores/as Para inscribirse:
http://registration.cos.com/cos/basic.html
 
FundSource  

Base de datos, libre de costo, que incluye informacion y enlaces sobre programas federales, fundaciones y organizaciones internacionales queofrecen apoyo a la investigacion en las ciencias sociales. Este servicio se creo con el apoyo de la National Science Foundation (NSF) y la American Psychological Association (APA).

GrantsNet  

Servicio gratuito de busqueda de fuentes de fondos en las areas de ciencias y educacion subgraduada. Auspiciado por Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) y Advancing Science, Serving Society (AAAS).

SpinPlus  

Base de datos para identificar fuentes de fondos en agencies federales, fundaciones privadas norteamericanas e internacionales. Permite preparar perfiles a 105 investigadores/as suscritos/as al sistema yfunciona como un registro de talento y peritaje institucional a ser utilizado en la industria y la academia para crear alianzas en la investigacion y la actividad creativa. Funciona tambien como un sistema electronico de avisos de disponibilidad de fondos. La informacion sobre areas de interes del investigador/a se recoge a traves de GENIUS y se utiliza para parearla con la base de datos SPIN. Los/as investigadores/as reciben 105 avisos mediante correo electronico.
 

II.  Servicios de notificación de disponibilidad de fondos

 
Federal Register The U.S. Government Printing Office disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government.

 

Grants.gov Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in Federal grants. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community

 

My NSF National  Science Foundation

 

NCERQA United States Environmental Protection Agency

 

NIH Guide for Grants and contracts Medical & Behavioral Research Grant Policies, Guidelines & Funding Opportunities

 

The Chronicle of Philantropy The Newspaper of the Non-Profit World.

 

Foundation Center Bulletin The Foundation Center offers the following free newsletters exclusively to registered visitors:
  • Arts Funding Watch
  • Education Funding Watch
  • Health Funding Watch
  • Marketplace Updates
  • PND News Alerts
  • PND Job Alerts
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    European Foundation Center To promote and underpin the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe.

     

    Fundsnet A powerful nonprofit site with extensive  links and information about grantmakers, resources and news.

     

    Internet Prospector See the Prospector's guide to using search for foundation searching.
     

    III.  Departamento de Educación y otras agencias federales  

     

    Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF)

     

    Professional development and training grants for institutions of higher education with experience and capibility in educating and preparing professionals.
    Fund for the improvement of Postsecundary Education (FIPSE)

    (U.S. Department of Education)

     

    Support for grants or enter into cooperative agreements to improve postsecundary education opportunities. It encourages reforms, innovations…Affords an opportunity for States and partnerships receiving grants to address the challenge of America`s teacher shortage.
    Institute of Education Science (IES)  

    (U.S. Department of Education)

    The Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) describes the research and postdoctoral research training programs that are funded through its National Center for Education Research. The Institute invites applications for research projects that will contribute to its education research programs in Reading and Writing; Mathematics and Science Education; Teacher Quality; Education Leadership; Education Policy, Finance, and Management; Interventions for Struggling Adolescent and Adult Readers; Cognition and Student Learning; High School Reform; and Postsecondary Education.

     

    Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico, fondos de Título II.

     

    No tiene pagina electrónica propia, pero la ley que autoriza estos fondos  (Ver el enlace)
     
    National Corporation for Community Service  

     

    The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility.
    National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)   According to their website, they are "the largest funder of humanities programs in the United States."http://www.neh.gov/

    The
    endowment accomplishes this mission by providing grants for high-quality humanities projects in four funding areas: preserving and providing access to cultural resources, education, research, and public programs.
     
    National Institutes of Health (NIE)

    (U.S. Depatment of Health)

     

    Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers.

    Health Information - health.nih.gov/
    Grants ∓ Funding Opportunities - grants.nih.gov/grants/
    Institutes, Centers & Offices - www.nih.gov/icd/
    Research Training & Scientific ... - www.nih.gov/science/

       
    Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)

    (U.S. Department of Education)

     

    Support is provided to enhance the school readiness of young children, particularly disadvantaged young children and to prevent them from encountering difficulties once they enter school.
    Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)

    (U.S. Department of Education)

     

     

    Encourages the development and expansion of alternative routes to full State teacher certification, as well as the recriutment and retention of highly qualified mid career professors.
    Office of Special Education and Rehabilitive Services (OSERS)

    (U.S. Department of Education)

     

    Helps to address state-identified needs for qualified personnel, in special education, related services, early intervention and regular education….
    Office of Vocational and Adult Education   (OVAE)

    (U.S. Department of Education)

     

    Promotes academic achievement through the creation or expansion of small, safe and succesful learning. Grants are provided to carry out tech-prep education projects that involve the location of asecondary chool on site of a community college.

     

    OSERS Personnel Preparation for Special Education

     

    The program provides funding to hire and train qualified personnel in special education and related services, early intervention, and regular education to work with children with disabilities.
     

     

     
    ALCOHOL/DROGAS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-US Department of Health

     

     
    ARTE Y CULTURA National Endowment for the Arts

     

     
    CONTROL Y PREVENCION Department of Health and Human Services-Centers for Disease and Control Prevention

     

     
    EDUCACION Ed.gov-U.S. Department of Education promoting educational excellence.

     

     
    JUSTICIA National Criminal Justice Service Center

     

     
    SALUD Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)-US Department of Health Education

     

     
    VIVIENDA Viviendas y Comunidades-Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los E.E.U.U

    IV. Fundaciones y otras fuentes de fondos en los E.E.U.U.

     
       
    Association of Teacher Educators

     

     

    An award is given to recognize and honor outstanding teacher education programs thatexemplify collaboration between local education and institutions of higher education programs. Encourage outstanding investigations influencing teacher education and/or student learning.

     

    AT & T Foundation

     

     

    Grants are awarded to education projects that focus on: improving the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of technology, developing workforce skills…The sponsor supports k-12 and higher education.

     

    Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

     

     

    Seeks to develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children.

     

    Bella Vista Foundation

     

    Early childhood development grants
    Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

     

     

    Grants are given in four primary program areas: Global Health, Education, Global Libraries, and Pacific Northwest. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Education Program does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals.

     

    Braitmayer Foundation

     

     

    The Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are:
    Curricular and school reform initiatives.
    Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching.

     

    Carnegie Corporation of New York

     

     

    This program has three areas of focus: advancing literacy, urban school reform, and higher education. Suppots non profit organizations for education reform.

     

    Citigroup Foundation

     

     

    Support to organizations that contribute to the vitality of communities worldwide, with programs in finantial eduaction, education and building communities….

     

    Coca-Cola Foundation

     

     

    Supports educational programs primarily within three main areas: higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and international education. Program supports scholarships.

     

    Dana (Charles A.) Foundation

     

     

     

    Education grants support dissemination of leading edge innovations for educating and nurturing children from pre-kindergarten through high school.

     

    Educational Testing Service ETS and the TOEFL® Board sponsor nine TOEFL grants and awards each year for work in: Foreign or second language research, teaching, or assessment on International higher education .

     

    General Electric Foundation Committed to building a world where all children have the opportunity to learn and thrive, the GE Foundation focuses on improving access, equity and quality of education in targeted GE communities. Research-based grant initiatives, they partner with schools and organizations to develop high-impact efforts.

     

    Independence Community Foundation Grants program in education

     

    International Reading Association

     

     

    Supports the planning and creation of Professional Development projects. Award for outstanding college or university teacher of reading methods or reading related courses. IRA honors educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy efforts through nearly 40 awards and grants.

     

    Microsoft Partners in Learning

     

     

    The Microsoft Partners in Learning project is a professional learning project relating to online learning, particularly that which supports the design, delivery and support of online extension and enrichment programs with a specific focus on highly able/gifted students. An early childhood and primary example of this type of program is Ad Astra. This project is open to Department of Education teachers.

    An objective of the Microsoft Partners in Learning Program is to develop the capacity of schools and clusters to provide online extension programs in support of the Essential Learnings. A requirement of the program is that each school commit to the program by providing an opportunity for teachers involved to lead an online collaborative project at school and/or cluster level as part of the professional learning program. A Memorandum of Understanding with each participating school will underpin the program.

     

    Milken Family Foundation

     

     

    The sponsor is commited to strengthening the profesion by recognizing and rewarding outstanding educators.

     

    Peter M. Goodrich Memorial Foundation

     

    The Foundation will give priority to operating grants focused in the following areas:

    1. Higher Education The Foundation will support selected educational institutions where the company recruits for its workforce or where technical research is conducted. In addition, grant making will also focus on institutions with specific academic areas of science and engineering that educate the technical workforce.

    2. Elementary/Secondary Education (K-12) The Foundation will consider proposals designed to restructure the educational system to better educate all students. The Foundation intends to support efforts that take a comprehensive approach to education reform rather than addressing issues on a piecemeal basis.

    3. Adult Education.The Foundation is supportive of programs that promote adult education and welfare-to-work training and education. These programs may be supported through community colleges or civic, community and human services organizations.

    4. The Foundation supports educational institutions with matching funds under the company's Partners in Giving Program.

     
    Prudential Foundation

     

     

    The Prudential Foundation provides support to innovative direct-service programs that address the needs of communities in three areas: Ready to Learn, Ready to Work, Ready to Live. Ready to Learn funds initiatives that strengthen public education at the elementary school level. Emphasis is put on systemic school reform; improving teacher and educational leadership skills; increasing parental involvement; arts education; early childhood care and education; and bolstering literacy in the early years.
     
    Spencer Foundation

     

     

    Provides funding for investigations that promise to yield new knowledge about education in the United States or abroad.

     

    Subaru of America Foundation, Inc.

     

     

    Support for projects concerning education for children in grades K12. Foundation seeks to fund programs that: Promote positive attitudes toward learning. Encourage development of skills that will help children and youth succeed in school. Promote positive attitudes, understanding and appreciation for the diverse society.
    Provide professional training and development for teachers.

     

    TESOL International Research Foundation

     

     

    Provides doctoral dissertation and conventional research grants for research to inform educational policy, improve classroom practice, and expend opportunities for individuals.

     

    The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

     

     

     

    The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides grants for projects in the United States and U.S. territories that advance our mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans. For projects to be eligible for funding they must: Address the objectives of one or more of the Foundation's current interest areas: Addiction Prevention & Treatment, Building Human Capital, Childhood Obesity, Disparities, Health Insurance Coverage, Nursing, Pioneer, Public Health, Quality Health Care, Tobacco Use & Exposure, Vulnerable Populations.
     
    The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

     

     

    Grant making within the Education Program is divided into five priority areas that reflect strategically-developed approaches to help improve the quality and equality of education in the United States and throughout the world. Letters of inquiry (LOI) typically are accepted at any time during the year in the areas of Improving Instruction, California K-12 Reform, California Community College Reform, and Open Educational Resources.

     

    The William Randolph Hearst Foundations

     

     

    The William Randolph Hearst Foundations assist institutions in providing opportunities to underserved and underrepresented populations. The Hearst Foundations support efforts that ensure students access to a quality education. Preference is given to institutions of higher education, particularly in the fields of teaching and health care.

     

    Toyota USA Foundation

     

     

    Support is provided to US. Tax exempt organizations including colleges and universities, to improve the quality of K-12 education with aprimary interest in maths and science.

     

    Wallace Foundation

     

    Support is provided to programs that enable institutions to expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people in three main areas: arts participation, education leadership, and out of school learning.

     

    William T. Grant Foundation

     

     

    Supports intervention research to improve youth-serving organizations, such as schools and community-based organizations, or their subunits, such as classrooms and after-school program sites

    V. Fundaciones en Puerto Rico

     
    Instituto de Cultura

    Ayudas económicas y técnicas otorgadas a través de los programas que funcionan  año en año, por medio de convocatorias, bajo los siguientes componentes programáticos:

    Fondos Unidos Toda institución sin fines de lucro que atienda necesidades de índole social o de salud en la comunidad puertorriqueña puede solicitar fondos. El proceso de evaluación de solicitudes de donativo es anual, y comienza con una convocatoria al programa regular de Fondos Unidos. 

     

    Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico La política general de donativos de la Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico se fundamenta en el auspicio económico de aquellos proyectos que llevan a cabo organizaciones no pecuniarias cuya finalidad principal sea promover el desarrollo económico, educativo y cultural de las comunidades en Puerto Rico con énfasis en la juventud. Los proyectos deberán responder a las áreas programáticas de la Fundación.

     

    Fundación del Banco Popular

    Aportación de recursos en tres áreas:

    *       Proyectos de educación

    *       Proyectos para desarrollar la comunidad

    *       Becas para hijos de empleados

     

    Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades La institución auspicia un sinnúmero de proyectos humanísticos que permiten expandir los recursos educativos que tiene la comunidad para comprender el significado de la propia existencia humana y entender el mundo en el que vive. La FPH contribuye a responder a las inquietudes y preocupaciones intelectuales que puede tener la comunidad. Esto auspiciando una variedad de proyectos humanísticos como conferencias ilustradas, congresos, documentales, programas radiales, grabaciones, ensayos fotográficos, exhibiciones itinerantes y la realización páginas cibernéticas y CD ROM’s interactivos,  
    Fundación Ricky Martín The Ricky Martin Foundation advocates for the well being of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health.
    Fundación Ferré-Rangel
     
    La Fundación Ferré Rangel  considera propuestas que apoyen los siguientes renglones:
    Bienestar de envejecientes, Prevención del maltrato a mujeres, niños y/o animales,Conservación del medio ambiente, Educación, Mujeres embarazadas.

     

    Fundación  Angel Ramos
    La Fundación Ángel Ramos es una organización cuyo propósito primordial es fortalecer y apoyar las instituciones sin fines de lucro en Puerto Rico que promueven una mejor calidad de vida al servir a las comunidades del país. La Fundación logra este objetivo mediante donativos a estas organizaciones y actividades de servicio a la comunidad puertorriqueña.
     
    Fundación Chana y Samuel Levis Facilita recursos para actividades académicas, mejoramiento de currículo, actividades extra curriculares, la concienciación y participación de la comunidad, la prevención de deserción escolar, el manejo y resolución de conflictos y el desarrollo profesional de los maestros.
    Fundación Carvajal
    Premia a instituciones que hayan demostrado un compromiso social extraordinario y realizado una labor meritoria en la prestación de servicios a cualesquiera de las siguientes poblaciones específicas:
    1. Niños
      • Deambulantes
      • Maltratados
      • Autistas
      • Déficit de atención e hiperactividad
    2. Mujeres y hombres
      • Deambulantes
      • Maltratados
      • Envejecientes
      • Adictos a sustancias controladas
       

    VI. Intercambios,  becas y oportunidades docentes en el extranjero

     
    Fullbright  
    Institute for International Education  
    International Opportunities Organization  
    Canada

     

     

     
    Otros: http://www.internationaldonors.org

    http://www.fundsnetservices.com/internat.htm

    http://wwww.cemefi.org/

    http://www.usig.org

     

    VII.  Recursos para la estadística

     
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