Public Relations Grant Fall 2024

Please complete all fields. This is a competitive grant that will be judged by the ECOEA Scholarships, Awards, and Grants Committee. Be sure to present your best application for consideration by completing all fields thoughtfully, submitting an application that promotes your local within the community, and can be completed as submitted on your timeline and by the grant deadline. Documentation of your completed project must be submitted by August 31, 2026.

Your Name (Grant writer)*

First NameLast Name

Non-school Email *

example@example.com

Non-school Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Select your local. Only locals that sent delegates to the ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing 2024 or Spring RA 2025 are eligible for PR Grants. If your local is not listed, you did not meet the criteria for your local to receive a Fall 2025 PR Grant.*

The Name of your Public Relations Project*

Grant amount requested (up to $500)*

Provide a narrative of your project. Be sure to include the following in your narrative: What is the community need? What audience will you impact with this grant? Will you be working with a recognized group within your community? What role will your local play in implementing this grant? How will you recognize ECOEA as a partner in this grant?*

What is your timeline for implementation and completion?

What materials will you need and what is your budget? Please remember no more than 20% of your budget may be used for gift cards.

What will you provide to document your project to show you have completed the project as described?

I understand that documentation detailing expenditures, project summary, and impact will be provided to ECOEA at the conclusion of the grant project or no later than August 31, 2026. Pictures, newspaper coverage, thank you messages, and other media are helpful in your documentation and may be shared on the ECOEA website and newsletters. If not the local president, I have secured the approval of the president. I have read over and understand the ECOEA Public Relations Grant policy rules below.

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Public Relations Grant

ECOEA has annually budgeted for locally developed public relations program. The following guidelines will be used for the proposal: (2/24/98) (2/12/14)

1. Projects should promote education through the educator, the local association, and ECOEA.

2. Projects which enhance local education status will be given first consideration.

3. ECOEA’s name should be prominently displayed in any publicity and should be credited with assisting in the presentation of the project.

4. Grants will be made for first time proposals as a way of initiating a PR Project in a local

association. (5/14/08)

5. Deadline for proposals will be determined annually. (2/8/17)

6. In order to be eligible for a Public Relations Grant, locals must have at least one elected delegate attend one or more of the following: ECOEA Fall RA, ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing or ECOEA Spring RA the previous year. (2/12/14) (2/8/23)

7. All recipients must provide documentation/final report. (Appendix C)

8. Failure to submit documentation on a timely basis or expending grant funds for purposes other than those for which they were sought will preclude the award of further grants to the grant recipient. (02/11/15)

9. Eligible locals may receive one PR grant per year. (3/13/24)

10. Gift cards may not exceed 20% of the grant amount. (3/13/24)

ECOEA Public Relations Grant Fall 2025