For the 2022-2023 school year, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering up two separate grant programs for teachers in Whiteside County.
Project Grants
Offering six grants of up to $300 to pre-school through high school teachers in Whiteside County, in a public or private school system, to fund projects promoting agricultural literacy.
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Priority given to applicants purchasing resources lasting more than one school year.
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Priority given to first-time applicants that meet all grant requirements.
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Projects may be, but are not limited to, agricultural teaching units, classroom presentations, field trips and career fairs.
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Projects should focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas.
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This grant will not fund consumable items such as landscaping, plants, incubators, and one-time use consumables.
Items considered when evaluating applications:
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Quality and uniqueness of the agricultural lesson, activity or project.
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Integration of agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas.
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Quality and completeness of application