Classroom Grant Application 2019

CLASSROOM GRANT APPLICATION
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation is offering up to five grants of up to $200 to pre-school through high school teachers within Whiteside County, in a public or private school system, to fund projects promoting agricultural literacy in the classroom.
- Priority will be given to applicants for resources that will last more than one school year.
- Priority will be given to first-time applicants that meet all grant requirements.
- Projects may be, but are not limited to, agricultural teaching units, classroom presentations, field trips and career fairs.
- Projects should focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas.
- This grant will not fund consumable items such as landscaping, plants, incubators, and one-time use consumables.
- Applications combining multiple classrooms are eligible for one grant award of $200.
Items considered when evaluating applications:
- Quality and uniqueness of the agricultural lesson, activity or project
- Integration of agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas
- Quality and completeness of application
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020. Approved applications will be funded on a first come, first serve basis until grant funds are exhausted. A final report will be due by Friday, May 15, 2020.

Questions? Contact Matt Lillpop, Executive Director of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation, at (815) 772-2165 or matt.wcfb@gmail.com.
Applicant's Name *

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Phone Number *
E-mail *
School Name *

School Address *

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Home Address *

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Subject(s) Taught *
Grade Level(s) Taught *

Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade High School
Have you received a Classroom Grant in the past? *

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Title of Unit *
Duration of Unit *
Number of Students Impacted *
Learning Standards Addressed *
Objectives *
Materials Needed: Be VERY Specific *
Overview of Activity and Project Timeline *
Explain How This Project Relates to Agriculture *
Method of Project Evaluation *
Budget for Project *
Grant Amount Requested *
Attach Any Necessary Documents
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information contained in this application is true and correct. I have reviewed this application with my building Principal. I understand this application will not be considered for review unless I have checked the box below. I also understand that the application will not be considered if received after the application deadline date. This statement will serve as notice that if the applicant does not complete the project by the final report deadline, grant funds will be payable back to the Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation.

By submitting my electronic signature, I agree to the Terms in the Statement of Understanding.
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I agree to the Terms set forth in the Statement of Understanding.
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CLASSROOM GRANT APPLICATION