Foundation / Corporation
Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD)
05/15/17
Awards of $250 to recognize Illinois K-12 public, private, and parochial school teachers for excellence in conservation education efforts. Awards are provided in two age categories: grades K-8 and 9-12. Successful applicants should have incorporated Illinois-specific conservation education, environmental education, and/or agricultural literacy lessons into their teaching.
GrantWatch ID#: 145127
In the past, the award has included:
1. Two complimentary meal tickets to the AISWCD Summer Conference in Springfield, where the award will be presented.
2. A recognition plaque *.
3. $250 Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
4. A one-year membership to the Illinois Audubon Society*.
5. Two complimentary admission passes and one complimentary parking pass to the Illinois State Fair in August for the recognition ceremony*.
* These awards are subject to change, and not guaranteed.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Entries should be submitted electronically or by mail to AISWCD:
Mail to: AISWCD, Attn: Teacher of the Year, 4285 N Walnut Street Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Email: kaila.long@aiswcd.org
USA: Illinois
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