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PURPOSE
The
MINI-GRANTS FOR TEACHERS program provides an opportunity
to provide enriching academic experiences for students as
well as recognize and reward outstanding teachers in the
South Plains region. It supports innovative approaches and
creative ideas by funding academic projects not supported
by school budgets.
This
program is not intended to supplant other funding sources.
Its purpose is to support teachers who have ideas for enriching
the curriculum or providing students with additional learning
experiences. The program will enable the purchase of special
materials or resources for the classroom, which are not
allocated in school budgets.
Click
on the following links to learn more about classroom
projects that have been funded by the Mini-Grants for
Teachers Program:
2007-2008
Mini-Grants for Teachers Projects
2006-2007
Mini-Grants for Teachers Projects
2005-2006
Mini-Grants for Teachers Projects
Funding
and in-kind support for the 2007-2008 grant program
were generously provided by:
- Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal (Make Kids Count)
- South
Plains Foundation
- Diekemper
Family Foundation
- E.A.
Franklin Charitable Trust
- United
Supermarkets
- Bank
of America
- Chapman
Harvey Architects
- Crenshaw
Dupree & Milam
- Walmart
Foundation
- Dr.
Judith Atcheson
- Kvasnicka-Atcheson
Endowment
- Bill
Bigham Endowment
- Odyssey
Endowment
- South
Plains Mall
- Hester’s/McGlaun
Office Supply
- Barnes
& Noble
- Jesters
Art Service
ELIGIBILITY
All
South Plains region kindergarten through grade 12 teachers
from public schools and non-public schools recognized by
the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC)
and the Commissioner of Education will be eligible to apply.
While more than one grant may be submitted, only one grant
will be awarded per individual per year.
GRANT
AMOUNTS
The
typical grant award is in the $300 - $700
range with a maximum award of $1,000 per grant.
TIMELINE
Application
Deadline: June 15
Grants
Announced: July
Grants
Payable to Schools: August
Project
Evaluation and Reports Due: May 1 of following year
MINI-GRANTS CRITERIA
A committee
consisting of educators, community volunteers and Lubbock
Area Foundation Board and staff reviews applications.
The
committee members do not know the identity of the teacher
and school. Applications will be judged on the following
criteria:
1.
Potential to improve student achievement;
2. Number of students who will benefit;
3. Creativity of project or innovative approach;
4. Potential for continuation and/or replication;
5. Cost effectiveness and realistic budget;
6. Potential to enhance instructional skills; and
7. Expected impact.
Additionally,
8.
Projects must be endorsed by the principal of the school,
and
9. Projects must have an academic objective within the
context of the curriculum.
EXCLUDED
PROJECTS
Mini-grant
applications will not be considered for:
1.
Renovation of facilities;
2. Religious activities or teachings;
3. Equipment that is not an integral part of the project;
4. Non-academic projects;
5. Trips out of this region; or
6. Tuition for special classes
EVALUATION
Grantees
must provide a written report to the Lubbock Area Foundation
at the conclusion of their project. This report must include
a financial statement and narrative describing the project
and how it benefited students and the teacher. Unused funds
must be returned to the Foundation at the end of the school
year for which the grant was awarded.
THE
APPLICATION
The
proposal narrative should not be longer than 2 typewritten
pages. In order to ensure our blind application process,
do not mention your name, your school or other identifying
information in your proposal.
Click
on the following links to obtain an application form and
sample materials that are intended to assist you in writing
your proposal:
Application
Form
Sample
Proposal w/Budget
Sample
Reviewer Evaluation
Click
Here if you need more information about the Lubbock
Area Foundation and/or the Mini-Grants Program
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