Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland school psychology training programs and associations and LEAs to provide continuing education opportunities for school psychologists throughout the state. Priority will be given to programs that address diversity and social justice. The purpose of funding is to support projects that enhance the effectiveness of school psychologists as local service providers.
Funding Priorities:
First-time applications and applicants who have not received similar awards in recent years;
Applicants from remote counties lacking geographic proximity to the more typical training forums and sites;
Groups that demonstrate support of MSPA activities by indicators such as a high percentage (50% or more) of certified school psychologists as active MSPA members;
Projects that reflect cross-county participation;
Applicants who, having received similar awards in prior years, completed all objectives of the grant.
The bulk of these funds must be used for expenses incurred for speakers, facilities, and/or administrative costs.
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Grants are supported by funds made available to local education agencies, local school psychology associations, school psychology training programs, and consortiums of the above groups.
A school psychologist representing any of the above groups may serve as applicant and project coordinator.
Ineligible
Grants will not be awarded to LEAs, associations, and training programs using presenters who are currently scheduled to speak at upcoming MSPA Conferences.
Pre-Application Information
The attached application form must be submitted electronically no later than February 15, 2023.
All applicants will be notified in writing on or before April 30, 2023 as to whether or not they have received a grant.
Number of Grants
The Professional Development Committee anticipates funding for five grants.
Estimated Size of Grant
Grants of up to $1,000.00
Term of Contract
For fiscal year 2023 awards, the programs may not begin until July 1, 2023 and must be completed by June 30, 2024.
Contact Information
Please email your application and/or any questions to:
Matt Lawser
Chair, Professional Development Committee Matt.Lawser@pgcps.org
