2010-2011: Informal Education Grants

Purpose:

This award program is designed to increase learning, educate students, educators and the general public on specific science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) content areas. Innovative activities associated with aerospace, physics, astronomy, cosmology, or Earth system sciences are preferred. The grants are available to faculty members or educators at all ISGC institutions.

Awards:

A total of $13,000* has been allocated for programs taking place between March 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011.

*Subject to availability of funds

Requirements:

Grants must support programs in the STEM content areas. Activities associated with aerospace, physics, astronomy, cosmology, or Earth system sciences are preferred.
The informal education project(s) must include also include program staff and supplemental materials/handouts.
Grants must be matched (at least one-to-one) with funds from non-federal sources. Prior to the execution of a subaward agreement, the source of matching funds must be identified and confirmed by a letter from the appropriate authority. Waived indirect costs and faculty effort can qualify as matching funds.
Proposals may include requests for salary, supplies, and travel support. ISGC funds cannot be used for the purchase of equipment.
Any beneficiary of direct support (salary, wages, travel) from this grant MUST be a US citizen.
The project PI will submit a final report by Feb 28, 2011, to give a complete description of the informal education activities.
All application materials must be submitted electronically by January 15, 2010.

Applications:

(maximum of 5 pages)

Application cover page (PDF document)
Project Description (up to 2 pages) detailing:

Purpose: including audience and educational objectives
Method: what activity(ies) are included
Results: anticipated value-added benefits
Schedule: timeline including project period and important milestones/deadlines
Brief self-evaluation plan
Single-spaced text in 12-point font with one-inch margins

Budget form (Excel spreadsheet)

Selection Criteria:

Proposals will be reviewed by a ISGC Review Panel and selected based on adherence to the above criteria, scientific merit, and equitable distribution of resources across the Consortium. Programs targeted to women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Proposal submission for this program is limited to faculty/professional staff (research and professorial) at ISGC affiliate and lead institutions.

To Apply:

Send completed application package (as detailed in Applications) via email to:

Diane Jeffers
Email: dejeffer@illinois.edu

Submission Deadline:	Award Announcements:
January 15, 2010	January 31, 2010

Questions? Contact:

Diane Jeffers

dejeffer@illinois.edu

217-244-8048

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