PURPOSE: The AIM Educational Foundation, Inc., Supporting Active Teachers Grant will encourage the
enrichment of classroom projects or activities. The Foundation is affiliated with Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Michigan state organization, a professional organization of women educators.
GOAL: The goal of the AIM Educational Foundation, Inc., Supporting Active Teachers Grant is to provide
funding for a project or activity which will enhance student learning.
AMOUNT: The amount of the grant may be up to $500.
APPLICATION TIMELINES: Cycle 1: Application Opens June 1 and ends June 30. Half of the project money will be awarded by August 1 with the balance awarded upon completion of the project and receipt of the End of Project Form. Cycle 2: Application Opens November 1 and ends November 30. Half the project money will be awarded in January with the balance awarded awarded upon completion of the project and receipt of the End of Project Report Form.
GENERAL INFORMATION/ELIGIBILITY:- Applicant must fill out the application form on the dkgmichigan.org website.
- Applicant must be actively teaching or employed in an educational setting in Michigan or living in MIchigan and be employed in a neighboring state (Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin). Student teachers under the supervision of an accredited teacher preparation program are eligible.
- Applicant must include the signature of a supervisor acknowledging support for the enrichment activity.
- The applicant must consent to be contacted by a local DKG chapter. At the completion of the project, the applicant must be willing to present the project at a meeting of a DKG chapter or create a video presentation or Zoom meeting for anyone interested. Photos and videos must not include identifiable images of students.
- Each project must be unique. No duplicate applications will be considered.