TOWER OF EXCELLENCE
2009-2010                     
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT


The purpose is to provide financial assistance for classroom projects developed by teachers and students in the public and private (k-12) Michigan City area school systems and to promote the education of our young people through educational projects. 

Criteria
* A maximum of two hundred fifty dollars will awarded per selected grant application
* Projects must benefit current and future students
* A percentage of the funds will be used for projects that promote environmental and ecological education
* No field trips will be accepted without a sustaining educational component 

Timeline
* Applications Due		Monday, January 18, 2010
* Recipients Notified 	Monday, February 1, 2010
* Copies of Receipts Due 	Monday, March 1, 2010 (Tower will reimburse up to $250)
* Evaluation Due		Friday, April 30, 2010 (Evaluation form will be provided)

Directions
* Answer each of the following questions using only the provided space. 
* No additional pages will be accepted.
* No hand written Application will be accepted.
* Attachments that support your information are encouraged.
* You are encouraged to apply online at: www.toweronline.org by downloading application and submitting via email, towergrants@toweronline.org, as an attachment.
* You will receive a verification email within 48 hours.
* Do not make reference to the name of the school or teacher when describing your project.



Please Type                                                                                                         
        Name of Applicant __________________________________________________________

        School(s) _________________________________________________________________

        Department(s) ____________________________ Grade(s) _________________________

        CHECK ONE: Senior High ____ Junior High ____ Middle School ____ Elementary ____

        School Address ____________________________________________________________

        Phone ________________________________     _________________________________
                                             (Home)                                                                                                                (Work)              
        
        Applicant ___________________________________________ Date __________________
                                                        (Signature)
               
Do not make reference to the name of the school or teacher when describing your project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
What is the goal and why does the goal exist?










WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Specify population to be served by grades and targeted needs.
Describe how participation or use of service will be encouraged and how its use will be measured.










METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION:
Include required requested staff time, use of volunteers, materials, and space.








METHODS OF EVALUATION CONCERNING PROJECT SUCCESS:
Identify measures of performance not limited to achievement of goal and level of population served.














AMOUNT REQUESTED (Breakdown if appropriate):















School principals will be provided a list of all applicants.
PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO: towergrants@toweronline.org

or mail to:

TOWER
Educational Support Grant Committee
P.O. Box 659
Michigan City, IN 46361-0659
(219)874-8927 ? towergrants@toweronline.org ? www.toweronline.org
A Local Nonprofit Organization