SRP offers education grants to enrich classrooms
Grants to focus on math, science, technology and social studies
At a time when funding for education is on the verge of drastic cuts, SRP is offering some relief for teachers looking for ways to engage their students in the classroom.
Teachers are invited to apply for classroom grants to enhance learning in the classroom in the areas of math, science, technology and social studies. The SRP Classroom Connections program, which offers up to $175,000 in funding consists of:
- Learning Grants by SRP, which provide funding up to $5,000 per school for projects and programs that incorporate innovative teaching strategies in math and science and meet performance standards as dictated by the Arizona Academic Standards.
- Social Studies Grants by SRP, which supports the enrichment and enhancement of classroom instruction in the disciplines of history, geography, civics, government and economics and meet performance standards as dictated by the Arizona Academic Standards. Up to $2,000 is available per educator.
- Powering Our Future Mini-Grants, which are available to teachers in fourth through 12th grades who participate in the SRP Powering Our Future program.
Public and nonprofit private schools serving students in kindergarten through 12th grades in metropolitan Phoenix, Pinal County, Gila County, Yavapai County, Page and St. Johns are eligible to compete for SRP Classroom Connections grants.
SRP will accept applications for 2009-10 grants until March 31.
For information, visit www.srpnet.com/grants, e-mail educate@srpnet.com or call (602) 236-2798.
