Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Awards ~ Due November 19, 2010

Attention RI Middle School and High School Science Teachers, Science Club Supervisors, and environmental organizations working in schools:

The Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund (ECRI Ed Fund) is pleased to announce that we are opening the application process for the Fifth Annual Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Fund awards.

The Loraine Tisdale Fund honors a woman whose energy for a just and healthy environment are legendary. Mrs. Tisdale held an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a degree in nursing. For many years she led an organization that addressed safety and health issues concerning pesticides.

We are pleased to offer 3 grants of up to $250 to teachers or environmental organizations for support of school based projects that

1. Have student participation
2. Lead to measurable improvement in an environmental condition
3. Involve the community beyond a school in some way

The application deadline is November 19, 2010 and awards will be made in January 2011 for projects to be undertaken in the Spring of 2011.

Applicants should complete the application (see below) and attach a one page description of the project including the cooperative components of the project, what the participants will gain, and how the success of the project will be measured. Applicants should note that a final report with at least one photograph of the project in progress must be produced at the end of the project and presented to the Environment Council by July 15, 2011. Applications should be sent to the Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund.

The Environment Council is more than willing to answer any questions you have about the program and to discuss potential projects with you. We can be contacted either by email at the address listed above or by phone at 621-8048.

Sincerely,
Greg Gerritt for the ECRI Ed Fund

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Application for the Loraine Tisdale Fund Environmental Education Awards

1. Name of Applicant
2. Address
3. Phone/ email
4. Name of Project Leader/ Director/ Responsible Person
5. Name of group/ school sponsoring the project
6. 6Town in which project will occur
7. Number of persons carrying out project
8. Purpose of project
9. Budget for the project, including sources of funds and whether those funds are in hand
10. Completion date for project

Please include a one page description of the project including the cooperative components of the project, what the participants will gain, and how the success of the project will be measured.
 
We would prefer that applications be emailed to us at [email protected] but will also accept applications by mail to:
ECRI Ed Fund 
PO Box 40568
Providence RI 02940