Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies

Funding Agency:

FEDCO Charitable Foundation

Purpose:

Grants support hands-on, classroom, or "real world" field trip projects that "bring learning to life" and increase student academic achievement. Grants are designed to encourage experiential learning, enhance student understanding, and increase student achievement in one of the following core subjects: language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.

Eligibility:

Teachers of K-12 students must currently teach full-time in a public school in Cerritos, Culver City, Norwalk La Mirada, Pasadena, or Los Angeles Unified School District. The school principal must understand and fully support the project by signing the statement of support on the application form and final grant agreement. Teachers must propose a class project that is aligned with and supports the curriculum standards and includes all students in the class.

Grade Level:

K-12

Subject Area:

Language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., March 5, 2004.

Total Funds Available:

$150,000

Average Award:

Teachers may apply individually for grants of up to $500, or collaborate with other teachers in their school and submit a joint application from a team of up to four teachers. Schools are eligible for a maximum of four individual grants, or $2,000 total, whichever is reached first.

Number of Years:

Contact:

FEDCO Charitable Foundation hotline - (213) 452-6206.

E-Mail:

fedcofund@ccf-la.org

Website:

http://www.calfund.org/6/fedco_2003.php