NC Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Going Local Grant
Please read over the information and questions carefully before beginning your application.
Note: There is not a save button on this application. If you would like to view the application before you start this form, visit: https://www.ncfb.org/ag-in-the-classroom/grants-awards/ and click the link for "Going Local Grant Application Worksheet"
Purpose
Going Local Grants help educators provide Pre-K through collegiate-level students with valuable, real-world education and experiences directly related to the agriculture industry and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The grants value up to $500.
Who can apply?
Licensed teachers practicing in traditional public schools, private charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, home schools, colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. This grant is for North Carolina teachers only. North Carolina Cooperative Extension personnel, PTO organizations, non-profit organizations, etc. are not eligible for this grant.
Deadlines
We award two cycles of grants. The deadline for the fall cycle is November 1, and the deadline for the spring cycle is April 1.
Directions - Please read carefully!
The grant proposal must relate directly to the agricultural industry in North Carolina. Further, your application must explain how the proposed project aligns with the NC Standard Course of Study, or appropriate educational standards for what you teach. It is important to answer each component of the application fully with a focus on how it furthers students' understanding of North Carolina's agricultural industry, paying close attention to what each question specifically asks. As a requirement of being awarded grant funding, you will be required to complete a grant summary survey which you will receive electronically from NCFB Ag in the Classroom within a year from the grant deadline. Once you have completed each question, please remember to SUBMIT your application. It is your responsibility to make sure your application was received by emailing heather.morton@ncfb.org. Please note that NCFB Ag in the Classroom will no longer accept faxed or emailed grant applications. You must complete the following online form to submit your application. If you are experiencing issues with this online form, please contact Heather Morton (heather.morton@ncfb.org). Each applicant may only submit one application per cycle. Winners may apply for new grants in subsequent cycles. Non-winners are welcome to reapply in subsequent cycles. This grant DOES NOT fund field trips, meals or events, and any associated costs or fees to field trips, meals or events. This grant DOES NOT fund salary compensation, personnel funding, or anything related to paying individuals or organizations for work, services or time.
Applicant Information
Applicant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Applicant Email
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Years of Teaching Experience
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School Name
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Address of Your School
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Street Address
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School Phone
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Your Preferred Personal Phone Number
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Administrator Information
Name of Authorized School Representative (This must be a school principal or assistant principal.)
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First Name
Last Name
Title of Authorized School Representative
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Principal
Assistant Principal
Phone Number for Authorized School Representative
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email for Authorized School Representative
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Project Information
Grade Level(s) for Use of Proposed Grant Money
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Proposed Start Date
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Number of Students Impacted by Proposed Project
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Title of Proposed Project
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What is the purpose of the project?
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Key Project Support Personnel Associated with Project
What North Carolina Standard Course of Study educational standards will the project address? Please include a written description of each. If applying for Pre-K, please include the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development goals that the project will address. If your curriculum does not follow the NC Standard Course of Study, please list the educational standards you use that are appropriate for this project and your teaching.
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Grant Funds Requested - Please check that this amount matches the totaled amount in your Itemized Budget below. This number should not exceed $500. If this amount is part of a larger project, please explain in the Itemized Budget section.
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Itemized Budget - Details included in your itemized budget will be used to evaluate the strength of your application for grant funding. Please include a brief description of the item(s) to be purchased, the quantity, the price, the source from which you will acquire the item(s), and the grand total. YOU MUST PROVIDE A LIST OF ITEMS AND THEIR COSTS, PLUS A GRANT TOTAL IN THIS SECTION THAT MATCHES THE GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED QUESTION ABOVE. IF AN ACCURATE GRAND TOTAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY POINTS FOR THIS SECTION.
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I have included an accurate itemized budget that includes a list of items, their costs, and a grant total. The grand total matches the Grant Funds Requested question. I acknowledge that I will not receive any points for this section if any of these elements are missing.
Describe specifically how the project will integrate North Carolina agriculture for impacting student learning.
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Explain how you plan to share the project's progress and results with your school and local community.
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How will you involve the County Farm Bureau with your project? For example: make a request to attend a county Farm Bureau meeting, or invite a county Farm Bureau board member as a guest speaker.
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How do you plan to sustain your project long-term? Will this project gain additional sources of funding?
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Please provide any additional information you feel will be helpful in considering your proposed project.
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Please include any helpful materials, lesson plans, or documents that may supplement your application. Please include your first and last name in the file name (Example: Heather Morton_Parts of a Plant Lesson). If your name is not included in the file name, the file will not be included with your application.
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If you are selected as a winner, where should we mail the check?
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Is the address above your school address or your personal address?
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Acknowledgement and Consent Statement
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that my grant application and information regarding the North Carolina Ag in the Classroom Going Local Grant may be shared with North Carolina Farm Bureau personnel, local County Farm Bureau members, local school district personnel and on the AITC website, social media sites, or other associated platforms. I consent to the sharing of this information.
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I agree to the Acknowledgement and Consent Statement
Grant Survey Participation Statement
If I am awarded a grant for the project(s) mentioned in this application, I acknowledge that I am required to complete a survey sent to me by NCFB AITC.
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I agree to the Grant Survey Participation Statement
Confirmation of Receipt
I acknowledge that confirmation of receipt of this application is my responsibility and not the responsibility of NCFB AITC. If I do not receive an email confirmation after submitting my application, I can email Heather Morton (heather.morton@ncfb.org) to make sure my application was received.
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