how to apply for the fedco teacher grant

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FEDCO Teacher GrantsHow to Apply Webinar

May 18, 2011Presented by:

Peter Rivera, Program Officer

Richard Ruiz, Grants Specialist

Christine Oh, Program Associate

Housekeeping Q & A

• Can I ask questions during the webinar? Yes, use the “chat” panel on the right-hand side of your screen to type and submit questions. We will hold questions until the end.

• Will today’s webinar be available? Yes, the slides from the webinar will be sent to the participants via email.

• What if I have follow-up questions? You can email any questions after the webinar to Christine Oh (fedcofund@ccf-la.org).

FEDCO Charitable Foundation

• The FEDCO Charitable fund was established at the California Community Foundation (CCF) in 1999 when the FEDCO chain of stores closed

• The fund was established with more than $7 million

• CCF administers the FEDCO Charitable Fund and coordinates the grant distribution process

Grant Purpose

• FEDCO teacher grants are awarded on a yearly basis to support hands-on, classroom projects or field trips

• Grants range from $500 - $1,000 per teacher

• K-12 teachers teaching in Cerritos, Culver City, Norwalk-La Mirada, Pasadena and Los Angeles Unified school districts are eligible to apply, as well as any charter schools authorized by these school districts

Grant Purpose Cont’d

• Grants are to support student academic achievement in language arts, math, science or social studies

• Grant funds may be used for project expenses such as transportation, entrance fees, and/or materials

• Grant funds may not be used for computer hardware, video cameras, digital cameras, or substitute teachers

Teacher Connect

Fedco Homepage

Log-In/Registration Page

Landing Page

Application Summary

1. Intro Page• Administrator Approval Required

2. Contact Info3. School Info4. Request Details5. Request Narrative6. Administrator Approval

Contact Info

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School Info

Request Details

Request Details #2

Request Narrative

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Leadership Approval

Timeline

• The application deadline is Friday, June 30, 2011

• Teachers will be notified by August 15, 2011 of their application status

• Teachers are required to submit a final project report by May 1, 2012

Questions