Classroom Grant Application

Classroom Grant Application
The Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides teachers and leaders with opportunities, information, and funds to reform and improve the education of America’s youth. AAEF was established to support the activities and mission of the Association of American Educators (AAE)—the largest national, nonunion, professional educator organization, advancing the profession by offering a modern approach to educator empowerment and advocacy—promoting professionalism, collaboration, and excellence without a partisan agenda. AAE is committed to a teaching profession that is student oriented, well respected, and personally fulfilling. AAE serves members in all fifty states and welcomes professionals from all education entities. Membership includes $2 million professional liability insurance, employment rights coverage, professional resources, and many other benefits. Learn more at joinaae.org.

Available Awards: Grants are available for up to $500. Due to an increase in application submissions, grants are highly competitive and we can only provide funds to a fraction of those who apply.

Classroom Grant Funding Options: Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline.

Eligibility: Classroom grants are available to all full-time educators who have not received a scholarship or grant from AAE in the past two years. Awards are competitive. AAE members receive additional weight in the scoring rubric. Join today at joinaae.org.

The following states have their own competitions: Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Oregon, and Washington. Applicants from those states will be automatically entered into their state-specific contest after completing this form.

Application Deadlines: Autumn: October 1st Spring: March 1st

**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm EST on the day of the deadline to be considered.

If you have any questions about the program, please email megan@aaeteachers.org.

Contact Information
Teacher's Name*

First NameLast Name
Teacher's Primary Email*
example@example.com
Teacher's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
If you win, we will submit a press release to your local paper(s). If you know the name of your local paper(s), please provide it/them below.
Have you won any awards, sat on any committees, provided testimony, or otherwise been recognized in connection to your work as an educator?*
Upload Headshot*

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School Information
School Name*
School District, School Network, or Charter Chain*
Type of School*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
School Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Principal's Information*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Principal's Email*
example@example.com

Membership in the Association of American Educators
Are you an AAE, ASTA, KANAAE, NWPE, or PACE member?*
If so, how many years?
What was your reason for joining?

Proposal
Please select the grade level and subject the grant is being applied for.
Grade Level*
*More than one selection is allowed
Subject Area*
Please choose the category that best represents the topic or nature of the purpose of your proposal.
Proposal Topic*
In a few words, please describe the items you intend to purchase if provided the funds. Description should be as specific and detailed as possible. Examples:
- Non-fiction Book Set
- Career Guidance Packs
- Document Camera
- Music Notation Software
- Makerbots
- Sensory Items
- Lab Materials
Funds Used For*
In a Microsoft Word, PDF or a text document, answer all five questions below.

This part of the application will be scored blind. As you answer the question, please avoid personal information that could be used to identify you, your students, or your school.

Unfortunately, our system is not compatible with Google Doc or Apple Pages uploads, please convert these documents into text documents.

Questions:
1. Provide an overview of the project or program that you are hoping to complete in your classroom should you be awarded the materials you are applying for. (100 words)
2. In a 2-column table, list the items you want to purchase and their approximate cost. Include a total cost at the bottom. Please remember, we will only reimburse a maximum of $500.
3. Describe in detail what led you to seek funding. Include information about the specific need of your students, class, school, and/or community. Also include if you considered any research (100 words).
4. Describe in detail how the program, project, or materials will be used and implemented. Include information on lessons, unit overviews, additional people involved and timelines as necessary (100 words).
5. Describe in detail the impact that the purchased materials will have on your students, school, or community. Include information on specific benefits you hope to see and how you will be able to judge your own success (100 words).
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Anonymity
I understand that any information in the uploaded document should be free of identifying information, including my name, students names, and my school name.*
Yes, I understand that the Association of American Educators will use the information provided in this grant to further promote the program and raise additional funds, and I agree to provide a photograph for that purpose should I win.*

Yes
Yes, I understand that if selected the funds will be provided via reimbursement and that I will need to provide my receipts to receive these funds.*

Yes
I verify that the information provided is true and accurate.*

Yes
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