WHAT
IS THE ROTARY MINI-GRANT PROGRAM?
The
Rotary Club of San Rafael Teachers’ Mini-Grant Program awards limited number
of mini-grants ranging from $50 to $500 for special classroom projects to
individual teachers of grades kindergarten through sixth in the San Rafael
School District. The mini-grants provide funds to innovative teachers who want
to develop new ideas to enrich the student classroom experience.
The mini-grants are awarded to teachers who would not otherwise have
sources of funding or who would have to use their own money to support the
project.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE?
Any kindergarten through
sixth grade classroom teacher in the San Rafael School District is encouraged to
apply for a mini-grant.
Click
here to view a printable Mini-Grant Application Form.
HOW
ARE AWARDS MADE?
A panel of representatives
from education and business will review all applications, evaluating for
innovation, benefit to students and clarity.
Grant awards will provide
funds for materials, equipment and other resources necessary to carry out a
proposed project. Specialized
educational trips will be
considered only if they are an integral part of a proposed innovative activity.
The mini-grant award
ceremony will be held at a location to be determined.
HOW
IS EVALUATION DONE?
Teachers complete the
application form and submit it as indicated. Mini-grant recipients may be
expected to complete brief written evaluations and budget expenditure reports
upon project completion.
WHO
SPONSORS THE ROTARY CLUB OF SAN RAFAEL TEACHERS’ MINI-GRANT PROGRAM?
The mini-grant program
started in the 1999-2000 Rotary
year. The program is patterned
after the 15-year success of a similar program in Southern California. In an effort to provide a unique business investment in
teachers of the San Rafael School District, local businesses, professional
groups, individual and corporate sponsors, and civic organizations are asked to
support the mini-grant program. Click here to view a
Sponsorship Form.
WHO MAY I
CONTACT AT THE ROTARY CLUB ABOUT THE MINI-GRANTS?
San
Rafael Rotarian Bob Marcucci is the coordinator of the Teachers' Mini-Grant
Program. You may contact Bob at 415-456-8503,
or ___-____ fax.
