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Thursday, October 24, 2013

MEEC Environmental Education Grant Proposals Due by 10/31

MEEC is offering teachers in its service area the opportunity to receive a mini-grant for environmental education classroom project materials.

"Interested teachers should submit a letter describing the proposed project and desired materials, the project/materials’ environmental component and how the project will address educational standards, in one to two pages maximum. Letter must also contain a timeline for project implementation and a budget or cost breakout based on the applicant’s research of actual material costs, including shipping and handling, if applicable. Labor costs are not eligible for funding. Projects must be implemented/materials must be used in classrooms located in the High Desert portion of San Bernardino County, the Antelope Valley or the Palo Verde Valley of Riverside County. Applicants must also teach within these jurisdictions.

"Funded projects must be completed/purchased by June 18, 2014. Average grant amount will vary from $100 to $500, but may be higher. Individual award amounts to be determined by MEEC. Only one grant will be awarded per teacher per school year.

"Application deadline is October 31, 2013. Proposals may be mailed to MEEC/EE School Mini-Grants, 14306 Park Ave, Victorville, CA 92392, e-mailed to
smurray@mdaqmd.ca.gov or faxed to (760) 241-6271. For questions, contact Samantha Murray, MEEC Program Specialist at (760) 245-1661 ext. 6717."



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