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MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
for
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM
| What is Agriculture in the Classroom?
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Agriculture is an important part of everyone's
life. Clothing, food, fuel, housing, medicine, and much more are rooted in agriculture.
Educators across the country are effectively integrating agriculture into the
curriculum. Agriculture has no subject matter boundaries and can become a part
of social studies, language arts, science, math, environmental education, art,
music, or in a combination of areas that effectively integrate key agricultural
principles.
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture
is offering competitive mini-grants of up to $200.00 for use in classroom programs
that promote agricultural literacy. The budget section of the application provides
space for detailing the amount needed and how it will be utilized.
If smaller amounts meet the needs for the classroom
project, apply for amounts of $50-$100. The grants are available for Kindergarten-Grade
12.
A total of $7,500 is available for the 2008-2009
school year.
| What are the criteria for selection?
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The program objectives should enhance student
knowledge of the contribution made by agriculture. Innovative and inter-disciplinary
programs will be encouraged. Field trips and assemblies must be linked to classroom
learning objectives and should outline specific pre- and post-event activities.
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges
(educators and agricultural leaders). The criteria for selection will be based
on the completeness of the application in each area:
- Strong agricultural message
- Alignment with teaching standards
- Method of assessment
- Quality of resources
Complete the attached form or answer the questions
on a separate page in the order listed, not to exceed the front of two pages.
This allows you to use the computer and also dedicate space as needed for each
section. A printable copy of the application can be downloaded at www.mofb.org.
Return postmarked by September 30, 2008 to the following address:
Diane S. Olson
Missouri Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 658, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Application may be printed or filled
out prior to printing but can not be electronically submitted. Please
fax or mail to address indicated on the bottom of the application.
Notification of winning applications will be made
by November 1, 2008.
One half the amount will be given upon approval
and the remainder upon completion. Mini-grant winners will be required to submit
a brief written summary at the conclusion of the program.
| For additional information:
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Please contact Diane Olson at (573) 893-1414 (phone),
mfbp&e@mofb.com (e-mail),
(573) 893-1793 (fax), or at the above address.
MISSOURI FARM BUREAU
MINI-GRANT APPLICATION
Deadline is September 30, 2008
Click
here for
a printable Mini-Grant application.
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