The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides opportunities for overseas experience. The program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies.  Topics and host countries of the seminars vary from year to year.  All seminars are in non-western European countries.  Seminars are designed to provide a broad and introductory cultural orientation to a particular country (ies).  The program is geared towards those educators with little or no experience in the host country (ies) who demonstrate the need to develop and enhance their curriculum through short-term study and travel abroad.  There are nine seminars being offered for Summer 2009 with 16 positions per seminar, subject to the availability of funds.  Seminars take place from late June to mid-August for a duration of four to six weeks.
Award: round-trip economy airfare, room and board, fees, program-related travel within the host country (ies).  Participants are responsible for a cost share, $400.00. 
Deadline:September 12, 2008
Apply online: http://e-grants.ed.gov/
Application Inquiries: Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, U.S. Department of Education, International Education Programs Service, 1990 K Street, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC  20006-8521
Program Officers: Gale Holdren: gale.holdren@ed.gov;
Program Assistant: Michelle Ward: michelle.ward@ed.gov

The American Immigration Law Foundation's will award grants nationwide for the 2008-2009 school year to fund a limited number of K-12 grade level projects that provide education about immigrants and immigration. The Foundation seeks to fund activities that are innovative and supportive of AILF's mission of promoting the benefits of immigrants to our nation. Applications are limited to educators teaching in public or private primary, intermediate, and secondary level schools. Proposals that are classroom-based will receive strong consideration, and the Foundation encourages projects that can be replicated in other classrooms across the nation. Funds for field-trips will not be granted. Grants are non-renewable. AILF is always looking for innovative and creative ideas, this year focus will be emphasized on proposals that relate to the following categories: 1)Innovative use of technology 2)Underrepresented minorities 3) Community outreach and partnerships with community based organizations 4) Math and science. Please visit our website for an application and more information on how to apply.
Maximum Award: $500
Eligibility: . Educators teaching in public or private primary, intermediate, and secondary level schools
Deadline: November 28, 2008
http://www.ailf.org/teach/grants.shtml

The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators such as community organizations and churches will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.
Proposal deadline: ongoing.
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/guide.jsp