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Grant Title: MetLife Foundation Bridge Builders Grant Program

Funded by: MetLife Foundation/National Association of Secondary School Principals

Description: With funding from MetLife Foundation, NASSP administers the MetLife Foundation Bridge Builders Grant Program for public middle level and high schools serving large numbers of low-income students and/or underrepresented minorities (40 percent or more of the student body). Twenty-five grant awardees receive $5,000 to implement a special initiative aimed at building better relationships among adults and students.

Program areas: At-Risk/character, community involvement/volunteerism, family services, general education, migrant, professional development, all other

Recipients: Public schools

Deadline: Visit Web site for details

Average amount: Up to $5,000

Telephone: 1-800-253-7746

Website: www.principals.org/s_nassp/sec.asp?CID=568&DID=48228

Availability: All states