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2014 Graant Application Po ort Blakelyy Tree Farm ms Environ nmental Ed ducation
S Mission Statement Port Blake ely Tree Farm ms Environmental Educatio on Program (PPBTF EE) seekks to promotee public awareeness and understanding of forest f ecology and management in the Pacific North hwest. The EEE program ugh classroom m demonstrrates the benefits and importance of managed foressts in our daily lives. Throu presentattions and field d tours, we prrovide studen nts opportuniities to explore and underrstand our wo orking forests. ely supports educational e development d activities tha t align with th Port Blake he mission off the EE progrram. In supporting educatorrs that particiipate in the PBTF P EE Progrram, we offerr those schools and teacheers the opporrtunity to app ply for one of four annuallyy awarded gr ants of $500 each. The graant monies co ould be used to o support, bu ut are not limiited to, the fo ollowing:
Studen nt projects Field trips er professional developme ent Teache Class supplies s School presentation ns Schoolyard outdoor classrooms or enhancem ments
orm to apply for the PBTF EE grant. Appplications aree due by Aprill 30, 2014 and d will Please complete this fo be announced after May 31, 2014. Grant check will w be mailedd within 2 weeeks of grant aannouncement. Grant Am mount: The maxim mum grant am mount is $500 0. Qualificattions: 1. Scchools that, within w the 201 13-2014 scho ool year, weree involved in EEE program. TTeachers and d/or th heir principalss may apply. 2. Lo ow-income scchools - based d on free and d reduced lun ches - will bee given prioritty. 3. Grants must be used within n the followin ng school yearr 4. Recipient of last year’s awaard ineligible for f this year’ss grant (may o only win everry other year)).
Requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Completed applications received by April 30, 2014. One application per teacher per school year with principal’s approval Grant monies must be used for environmental education Detailed estimate of project costs Winning applicants will be selected by the Port Blakely’s Giving Committee Applicants receiving grant monies will be asked to complete a Project Documentation Form AFTER the funds are spent 7. Grants awarded must be payable to school, organization, Parent Teacher organization, etc. Check will not be made out to an individual’s name.
Part I: Applicant Information Contact Name
Title
School
School District
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Email Address
Alternate Email Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Part II: Background Information Date of most recent Port Blakely class presentation:
Port Blakely Instructor Name:
Date of most recent Port Blakely field trip:
Port Blakely Instructor Name:
Does this project have school and/or school district approval? (Please include the principal’s signature at the bottom of the application).. Yes No What is your school’s free and reduced lunch percentage? ______% Does this project have any local or community partners? (Please list below) Yes No Does your project have or is it expected to have matching funds? (Please describe below) Yes No
Part III: Project Overview Project title
Project type (supplies, curriculum materials, project, school enhancements, etc)
Grade level(s) involved
Number of students involved
Amount requested
Matching funds (if any)
$
$
Part IV: Project Narrative (limit response to each question to 200 words) Provide a narrative of your proposed project (who, what, when, why).
Describe how your project will benefit the students involved.
Explain how this project is tied to environmental education and/or sustainability. .
Part IV: Project Narrative continued (limit response to each question to 200 words) Describe if/how this project expands on students experience with Port Blakely’s EE program.
What science or other standards will this project meet. (Give 1-3 major standards)
Part V: Budget Item
Cost
Funds Requested
TOTAL $
Part VI: Signatures
Teacher Signature Print Name
Principal Signature Print Name
Part VII: Submission Instructions Applications are due by April 30, 2014. Mail your completed application to Kelly Stanley in a hard copy with signatures to the following address. Port Blakely Tree Farms ATTN: Kelly Stanley 8133 River Drive SE Tumwater, WA 98501 Please contact Kelly with any questions at 360-570-1992.
Project Documentation Form To be completed by grant recipient AFTER project is completed. Please return to Kelly Stanley at [email protected]. Project Completion Date
Grade Level
Contact Name
Title
School
School District
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Email Address
Alternate Email Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
How much time was spent on this project?
Number of students involved in project:
Dollar amount spent:
Project Title:
Main goal of project
Briefly describe project
How did your project align with Port Blakely’s program?
Any successes doing this project?
Any challenges doing this project?
Is there a quote or comment from a student that shows the benefit of using these funds?
Any ideas for improvements to Port Blakely Tree Farms Environmental Education Grant program?
What science, environment, or sustainability (or other) standard did you address with this project?
Additional comments:
Please attach any photos of project that used the grant funds (include release forms).
Port Blakely Tree Farms Environmental Education Grant Program Matrix for Evaluation of Applications and Selection of Grants Awarded
To be completed by Port Blakely’s Giving Committee. Please use the questions below to help evaluate each grant application. This matrix for evaluation provides a series of questions that if answered “yes” would result in a strong Port Blakely Grant proposal. Questions:
YES
Is the project clearly outlined and defined? Is the project beneficial to students? Does the Project promote Environmental Education? Does the project tie into Port Blakely’s EE program? Is the school a low-income school? (based on free and reduced lunches) Are there any community benefits? What are the unique characteristics and attributes that make this project stand out? TOTALS Additional comments for or against this project.
NO
S Mission Statement Port Blake ely Tree Farm ms Environmental Educatio on Program (PPBTF EE) seekks to promotee public awareeness and understanding of forest f ecology and management in the Pacific North hwest. The EEE program ugh classroom m demonstrrates the benefits and importance of managed foressts in our daily lives. Throu presentattions and field d tours, we prrovide studen nts opportuniities to explore and underrstand our wo orking forests. ely supports educational e development d activities tha t align with th Port Blake he mission off the EE progrram. In supporting educatorrs that particiipate in the PBTF P EE Progrram, we offerr those schools and teacheers the opporrtunity to app ply for one of four annuallyy awarded gr ants of $500 each. The graant monies co ould be used to o support, bu ut are not limiited to, the fo ollowing:
Studen nt projects Field trips er professional developme ent Teache Class supplies s School presentation ns Schoolyard outdoor classrooms or enhancem ments
orm to apply for the PBTF EE grant. Appplications aree due by Aprill 30, 2014 and d will Please complete this fo be announced after May 31, 2014. Grant check will w be mailedd within 2 weeeks of grant aannouncement. Grant Am mount: The maxim mum grant am mount is $500 0. Qualificattions: 1. Scchools that, within w the 201 13-2014 scho ool year, weree involved in EEE program. TTeachers and d/or th heir principalss may apply. 2. Lo ow-income scchools - based d on free and d reduced lun ches - will bee given prioritty. 3. Grants must be used within n the followin ng school yearr 4. Recipient of last year’s awaard ineligible for f this year’ss grant (may o only win everry other year)).
Requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Completed applications received by April 30, 2014. One application per teacher per school year with principal’s approval Grant monies must be used for environmental education Detailed estimate of project costs Winning applicants will be selected by the Port Blakely’s Giving Committee Applicants receiving grant monies will be asked to complete a Project Documentation Form AFTER the funds are spent 7. Grants awarded must be payable to school, organization, Parent Teacher organization, etc. Check will not be made out to an individual’s name.
Part I: Applicant Information Contact Name
Title
School
School District
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Email Address
Alternate Email Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Part II: Background Information Date of most recent Port Blakely class presentation:
Port Blakely Instructor Name:
Date of most recent Port Blakely field trip:
Port Blakely Instructor Name:
Does this project have school and/or school district approval? (Please include the principal’s signature at the bottom of the application).. Yes No What is your school’s free and reduced lunch percentage? ______% Does this project have any local or community partners? (Please list below) Yes No Does your project have or is it expected to have matching funds? (Please describe below) Yes No
Part III: Project Overview Project title
Project type (supplies, curriculum materials, project, school enhancements, etc)
Grade level(s) involved
Number of students involved
Amount requested
Matching funds (if any)
$
$
Part IV: Project Narrative (limit response to each question to 200 words) Provide a narrative of your proposed project (who, what, when, why).
Describe how your project will benefit the students involved.
Explain how this project is tied to environmental education and/or sustainability. .
Part IV: Project Narrative continued (limit response to each question to 200 words) Describe if/how this project expands on students experience with Port Blakely’s EE program.
What science or other standards will this project meet. (Give 1-3 major standards)
Part V: Budget Item
Cost
Funds Requested
TOTAL $
Part VI: Signatures
Teacher Signature Print Name
Principal Signature Print Name
Part VII: Submission Instructions Applications are due by April 30, 2014. Mail your completed application to Kelly Stanley in a hard copy with signatures to the following address. Port Blakely Tree Farms ATTN: Kelly Stanley 8133 River Drive SE Tumwater, WA 98501 Please contact Kelly with any questions at 360-570-1992.
Project Documentation Form To be completed by grant recipient AFTER project is completed. Please return to Kelly Stanley at [email protected]. Project Completion Date
Grade Level
Contact Name
Title
School
School District
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Email Address
Alternate Email Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
How much time was spent on this project?
Number of students involved in project:
Dollar amount spent:
Project Title:
Main goal of project
Briefly describe project
How did your project align with Port Blakely’s program?
Any successes doing this project?
Any challenges doing this project?
Is there a quote or comment from a student that shows the benefit of using these funds?
Any ideas for improvements to Port Blakely Tree Farms Environmental Education Grant program?
What science, environment, or sustainability (or other) standard did you address with this project?
Additional comments:
Please attach any photos of project that used the grant funds (include release forms).
Port Blakely Tree Farms Environmental Education Grant Program Matrix for Evaluation of Applications and Selection of Grants Awarded
To be completed by Port Blakely’s Giving Committee. Please use the questions below to help evaluate each grant application. This matrix for evaluation provides a series of questions that if answered “yes” would result in a strong Port Blakely Grant proposal. Questions:
YES
Is the project clearly outlined and defined? Is the project beneficial to students? Does the Project promote Environmental Education? Does the project tie into Port Blakely’s EE program? Is the school a low-income school? (based on free and reduced lunches) Are there any community benefits? What are the unique characteristics and attributes that make this project stand out? TOTALS Additional comments for or against this project.
NO
