The Weld Community Foundation provides grants to aid in the development of effective teaching strategies and projects by Weld County teachers.
Donor Name: Weld Community Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Weld County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $5,000
Details:
Littler Youth Fund Teacher Grants will be awarded to teachers who encourage and support experiential learning, enhance student understanding and increase student achievement.
Proposed projects must be submitted by an eligible educator and may involve field trips, environmental or science projects, artistic or cultural experiences, civics or community service projects, and the creation of a final student product that promotes student learning. These grants are meant as a supplement to general operating funds, not as a substitute.
Funding Information
Individual teachers up to $2,000. A team of two or more teachers collaborating may apply for up to $5,000.
Uses of fund
- To develop and implement creative and imaginative teaching approaches and techniques
- To enhance or expand current projects that demonstrate success
- To underwrite field trips and related expenses that are integral components of a project
- To hire consultants as necessary resources for a project to be successful.
Eligibility Criteria
- A teacher may only be involved with one application per year and preference will be given to teachers that don’t have access to other teacher grants through their school district/district foundation
- Eligible educators include those from elementary, K-8, middle, junior high and senior high schools in Weld County. Parochial and charter schools may submit applications. Non-teaching educational specialists, counsellors, library and media personnel are also eligible to apply for these grants:
- The school principal or administrator must understand and fully support the project, as evidenced by agreeing to the statement of support on the application form and final grant agreement. All checks awarded will be made payable to the school district/school and delivered directly to the school for the benefit of the teacher (or lead teacher if a collaborative project) to ensure proper depositing of the funds.
- Project goals and learning objectives are clearly defined and tied to students’ academic needs. The expected impact on student performance is described for all participants.
- If a field trip is involved, well-planned pre- and post-trip activities connected to classroom learning objectives are explained.
- Activities, a timeline, and logistics are clearly described. Grant funds must be expended by May 1, 2024 (if more time is needed, a written request must be submitted).
- The budget categorizes and shows item by item the use of grant funds. If the project costs more than $2,000 (up to $5,000 for collaborative projects of two or more educators) it is clear that other funding is secured to cover the balance. For those working on a joint project with other teachers or classrooms, the collaborative effort is explained.
For more information, visit Weld Community Foundation.
