2012 KMG Mini Grant Application Info.

Mini-Grant Program

KMG Electronic Chemicals - Pueblo Community Advisory Panel

In an attempt to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of science and environmental issues, the KMG Electronic Chemicals - Pueblo Community Advisory Panel (CAP) is sponsoring a mini-grant program for Pueblo schools in Pueblo City Schools and District 70.

The Colorado Model Content Standards for Science specify what all students should know and be able to do in science as a result of their school studies.  These standards are set with the expectation that science-related activities will occur at all grade levels – from initial explorations in kindergarten through increasingly organized and focused science instruction in higher grades.  The goal is to have students apply scientific information and processes to practical problems in an ethical and safe manner.

Cash mini-grants of $100 to $500 may be awarded to individual classrooms, a group of classrooms working together, or an entire school working on the same project.  Examples of potential mini-grant projects include investigating a specific scientific or environmental problem, developing a series of science experiments to enrich classroom teaching or purchasing a piece of classroom equipment that can be used for teaching science content.  Projects that are sustainable year to year will be favored.

If awarded, the Mini-grant recipients must reappear before the CAP board (and/or provide multimedia documentation) within the current school year to provide an update on how the awards have been specifically used in the classroom.  

Eligibility:	Any middle school, private school (grades 6-8) or Charter School (grades 6-8) in Pueblo City Schools or District 70 is eligible to participate. The program is not intended for individual student projects.
Grants:	Grants up to $500 will be awarded in October, 2012 to projects chosen by a committee appointed by the CAP.  A recipient is eligible for one grant in a school year.
Application:	Any teacher or administrator who wishes to have a project considered for a mini-grant should have an application form (attached) completed and submitted by September 30, 2012.  Questions can be e-mailed to: dlockett@kmgchemicals.com. The application should be mailed or e-mailed to: KMG Electronic Chemicals - Pueblo Community Advisory Panel Attn: Dennis Lockett 250 William White Blvd. Pueblo, CO  81001 or E-mail: dlockett@kmgchemicals.com

Mini-Grant Application Form

Name of Applicant

Date: 

School:

School Address:                                                                                School Phone: 

Home Address:                                                                                  Home Phone: 

E-Mail Address:

Purpose / Objective of Mini-Grant:

Description of Project: (attach additional sheets as necessary; limit 4 pages max.)

Number of students involved in project:

Grade level:

Amount Requested: $ (Request must be itemized; please attach separate sheet)

Signature of Applicant:  ____________________________

Return completed form and attachments by September 30, 2012 via mail or e-mail to:

KMG Electronic Chemicals - Pueblo Community Advisory Panel

Attn: Dennis Lockett

250 William White Blvd.

Pueblo, CO  81001

E-mail: dlockett@kmgchemicals.com