GFWC-MFWC Challenge GRANT
APPLICATION FOR 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR

The GFWC-Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs has established Challenge Grants to be awarded to teachers in the State of Mississippi to benefit students with Learning Disabilities. These grants will range from $50-$300 and will be given at the discretion of the Committee formed to administer the grants. These grants must be used in the classroom, i.e., additional supplies, implementation of new programs, advanced technology, etc. The primary criterion for these grants is need. These grants are not available to be used for continuing education for teachers; all money must be used to benefit students. The grant recipient(s) will be invited to attend the State Convention in April 2008 to receive recognition if possible.

Teacher Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ___________________(Home) ___________________(Work)

Name of School where Employed: _____________________________________________________

Address (P.O. Box):_______________________________________________________________

Immediate Supervisor Name and Title: _________________________________________________

Years Employed at this Institution: _____Total Years Teaching Experience: _____

1. Please describe in detail your proposal for the use of grant funds and the dollar amount needed.

2. Please estimate the number of students with learning disabilities who will benefit from this program and describe how this grant will improve the time they spend in your classroom.

3.Are funds for this proposal available to you from any other source? Please explain your answer.

4. Have you received this grant before?
Return to Sue Addy, 211 Long St. Union, MS 39365, before February 1, 2008. Applicant must also submit a letter of recommendation from a school official and one from a member of the MFWC sponsoring club. Attach additional pages as necessary.