Grant Award: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America ($5,000)

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) is proud to announce that we received a $5,000 grant award from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA). The funding will be used the Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship (SITES) program operated by our BDPA Cincinnati chapter.

This is an especially rewarding grant award because BETF executive director Wayne Hicks, BDPA Cincinnati chapter president Clarence Larcarte and BDPA Cincinnati chapter corporate advisory council chair Patrick Nelson met jointly with representatives from the TEMA funding team as part of this process. The people we met with were Northern Kentucky university graduate students who were learning about philanthropy at the same time that they were helping TEMA evaluate a number of grant proposals. That face-to-face meeting is a great equalizer for nonprofits that aren't as well-known as some others ... and we are very grateful to TEMA for giving us that opportunity.

The notification for the award came by e-mail and stated in part:

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Dear Wayne,

Your grant application to Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) for support of BDPA Education and Technology Foundation's SITES Program was reviewed at TEMA's November Contributions Committee meeting. The committee has approved your grant request in the amount of $5,000. Before we will be able to process your request for payment, we will need a completed, signed W9.

The Northern Kentucky University Mayerson Project graduate students did a good job of presenting your grant application to our Contributions Committee. Dollar amounts awarded are strictly at the discretion of the Committee and are based on other requests received and the amount of funding dollars available. Because you were so kind to participate with the Mayerson Project students, they would like to invite your organization to attend the Mayerson Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 29th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at NKU's Student Union.

Thank you for the important work you do in the community and for your support of Toyota.

Sincerely,
Nila Wells
TEMA Contributions Program
25 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018

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BDPA Cincinnati chapter plans to use the funding in support of its upcoming 2013 Computer Camp. That program is now 'co-sponsored by TEMA' for the next calendar year!

We still need support to provide college scholarships to the seniors on next year's High School Computer Competition team in Cincinnati. Won't you consider joining TEMA as a supporter? You can 'make it so' by visiting our Brandon Berry Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Grant Proposal: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (BDPA Cincinnati)

BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) and BDPA Cincinnati chapter combined on a $10,000 grant proposal to the folks at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA). BDPA and TEMA have worked together often in the past. In fact, TEMA was a major force in the creation of our BDPA Lexington chapter and TEMA employees have served on the board of directors for BDPA Cincinnati chapter in the past.

TEMA provides funding within the Tri-State area of Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky serves all other counties in Kentucky; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana serves other counties in Indiana.

TEMA primarily supports education, environment and safety, but also funds civic groups, health and human services, arts and culture. TEMA prefers to support programs, rather than events. Communities served must be in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky or Southeast Indiana. Submission deadlines for applications are: January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. TEMA does not donate vehicles or make grants to individuals.

We should have an answer within 45 days. Wish us luck!

Toyota USA Foundation

Toyota USA Foundation believes that helping people improve the quality of life in their communities is an essential corporate responsibility.

Education is the focus of Toyota's giving. In addition to funding national programs, Toyota supports the social well-being of communities where it has major operations (Alabama, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Texas and West Virginia). This includes assistance for Arts & Culture and Civic & Community Development, Health & Human Services.

Toyota prefers to support programs, rather than sponsor events. Organizations must apply each year to the contributions program, and subsequent funding is contingent upon evaluation of previous activities.

Please read the guidelines for each Toyota affiliate company if you are interested in grant funds. Please carefully review the scope for each affiliate before beginning their application process:

• Toyota Motor North America - For organizations in the New York City area directed at children and families and environmental education.
• Toyota Motor Sales, USA - Nationally, Toyota focuses in 3 areas: education, environment and safety. National programs in these areas must have a broad reach by impacting several major U.S. cities, communities or groups.
• Toyota Motor Sales, USA - In Southern California (Torrance area): Toyota primarily supports education, environment and safety, but also funds civic groups, arts and culture, health and human services. Toyota prefers to support programs, however, rather than events. Communities served must be in the Torrance area.
• Toyota USA Foundation - The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education, with a primary interest in mathematics and science. Applying organizations must be located within and serve the people of the United States. They also must be financially sound.
• Toyota Engineering & Motor Manufacturing North America - Tri-State area of Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) serves all other counties in Kentucky; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) serves other counties in Indiana. Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) primarily supports education, environment and safety, but also funds civic groups, health and human services, arts and culture. TEMA prefers to support programs, rather than events. Communities served must be in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky or Southeast Indiana. Submission deadlines for applications are: January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. TEMA does not donate vehicles or make grants to individuals.
• Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Toyota Technical Center (TTC) Michigan, specifically Washtenaw County. Nationally, Toyota focuses in 3 areas: education, environment and safety. TTC is the Research and Development arm of Toyota in North America. TTC focuses on education (specifically math and science), environment and safety as well as programs that enrich the lives of children, families and the communities within Washtenaw County. Submission deadlines for applications are: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL) - is geographically based in Huntsville and Madison Counties, Alabama. TMMAL believes in becoming an integral part of the community by improving the quality of life where their team members live and work. TMMAL provides funding to Education, Health & Human Services, Civic, Arts & Culture and Environmental organizations. TMMAL prefers to support programs that are sustainable, diverse, and have an educational focus. Grants are reviewed quarterly (May, August, November, February). Submission deadlines for applications are: April 15, July 15, October 15, January 15. TMMAL does not donate vehicles or make grants to individuals.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) - provides geographic support to all counties in Kentucky, with the exception of Boone, Kenton and Campbell, which are served by Toyota Engineering & Motor Manufacturing North America (TEMA) -- TMMK is focused on the following areas: Health & Human Services, Education, Environment, Arts & Culture, Community - special consideration is given to programs with an educational focus that can show sustainability. TMMK will, on occasion, support fund-raising activities where the majority of the proceeds from the event go directly to the organization. Grants are reviewed quarterly (March, June, September, December). Submission deadlines for applications are: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1. TMMK does not donate vehicles or make grants to individuals.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) - Geographic Scope: Indiana counties: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Warrick, Vanderburgh / Illinois: Wabash, White / Kentucky: Daviess, Henderson Funding Scope: TMMI makes grants to Youth & Education, Health & Human Services, Civic & Community, the Environment and Arts & Culture. Submission deadlines for applications are: February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15, with notification of results by the end of the month following the deadline. TMMI does not donate vehicles or make grants to individuals.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) - Geographic Scope: Bexar County or counties adjacent to Bexar. TMMTX believes in becoming an integral part of its communities by supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life where its team members live and work. TMMTX makes grants to support programs and events benefiting the following categories: Youth & Education, Health & Human Services, Arts & Culture, Civic & Community, and the Environment. TMMTX does not donate vehicles or make grants to individuals. Requests are reviewed quarterly. Submission deadlines for applications are: January 31, April 30, September 30, October 31 of every calendar year.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia (TMMWV) - Geographic Scope: Top priority to Putnam County; second priority to Cabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln and Mason counties; with a limited participation in important statewide projects.

I suspect that Toyota is looking for some good news to counter the negative publicity that they have been getting lately. Perhaps the time is right for BDPA to submit multiple grant proposals to them. What say u?

Toyota TAPESTRY Program Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition

The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program, one of the largest science teacher grant programs in the United States, is now accepting entries for the 2009-2010 competition. Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and administered by the National Science Teachers Association, the program offers grants of up to $10,000 each to K-12 teachers for innovative science projects that enhance science education in their school or district over a one-year period.

Fifty large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year. Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals in one of three categories: physical science application; environmental science education; and integrating literacy and science. A judging panel convened by the NSTA will select the award-winning projects based on several criteria, including their innovative approach in teaching science and ability to create a stimulating and hands-on learning environment.

Applicants must either be an elementary teacher who teaches science in the classroom or a middle or high school science teacher. Applicants must be residents of one of the 50 states or a resident of Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; or the U.S. territories including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For more information about the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program or to learn how to apply, visit the link to Complete RFP.

Grant Proposal: Toyota USA Foundation

BETF and BDPA New York submitted an online grant application to Toyota USA Foundation. We requested $5,000 in support for the 2009 SITES program in NYC. Denise Hamilton and Renetta English were very helpful in pulling together information for this grant proposal. We should have an answer within 45 days.

Toyota believes that helping people improve the quality of life in their communities is an essential corporate responsibility. Education is the focus of Toyota's giving. In addition to funding national programs, Toyota supports the social well-being of communities where it has major operations (Alabama, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Texas and West Virginia). This includes assistance for Arts & Culture and Civic & Community Development, Health & Human Services.

Our grant proposal went to Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). TMNA focuses on organizations in the New York City area with programs directed at children and families and environmental education.