As I complete this last 2009 Grant Gazing, I want to share that we appreciate everyone who follows our website and our blog. In 2010, the Improve Group will reach our 10 year business anniversary and we have some exciting plans for our website and all of our internet communications. As we make these changes throughout the year, we hope you will enjoy the evolution of our work and let us know what you would like to know. You can send comments and suggestions to info@theimprovegroup.com. Thank you!

This week’s pick: The Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs and International Understanding has a global view of education and works to help youth in the United States learn about world regions and global issue. For U.S> K-12 schools the following grants are provided:

• Internationalizing Teacher Preparation grants encourage teacher preparation programs at colleges and universities to adopt a range of strategies to develop the global expertise of future teachers.
• Innovations in International Education grants support strategic, field-building activities that help bring global education to large numbers of students and teachers.

Grants range between $15,000 and $30,000 and the deadline for letters of inquiry is January 15, 2010. Click here for more details.