Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2008 INL Math, Science, and Technology Teacher Mini Grant Program. The INL Mini Grant program is designed to recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funds to enhance public and private elementary, middle school, and high school science, mathematics, and technology programs.
Teachers can apply for up to $2,000 dollars (per-grant) to provide for and support the enhancement of teaching math, science, and technology. This grant cycle has $70,000 available for teachers. The intent of the grants is not to provide travel, busing, or field trips. However, if they are required please justify. The grant is also not intended to cover school/district projects. Please submit only one grant per teacher. Select from one of the three grant categories:
- Category 1 - Technology or Lab Equipment
- Category 2 - Material for Special Projects
- Category 3 - Professional Development
A grant application must include the completed application information form and the appropriate category description form. Incomplete grant application packets will not be considered for award.
INL Math, Science and Technology Teacher Mini Grant applications MUST be received in our office by close of business on March 31, 2008. Applications must be mailed to INL. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
If you are selected for a grant, a one-page report of the outcomes/results of your grant is due on or before March 31, 2009. The report must include the following: 1) Describe the overall effectiveness of the grant proceeds. 2) Explain how the activities directly related to your objective. 3) Adequately describe project assessment tools. 4) Mechanism developed to measure student learning. Failure to submit the follow- up report by March 31, 2009 will disqualify you for future INL grants.
A panel of judges will evaluate grant applications based on the following criteria:
- Goals and objectives are clearly stated and measurable.
- Project directly involves students.
- Correlation to the Idaho Standards
- Evaluation component/enhanced student learning.
- Budget is reasonable, appropriate, and specific equipment costs are identified with vendor quotes.
We encourage you to take advantage of this worthwhile program. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:
- Mini Grants Contacts:
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Jeff Benson, 208-526-3841, Send E-mail
Cheryl Burgess, 208-334-1058, Send E-mail