Now through February 11, 2016, applications are available for Rotary/PEF/Love Foundation classroom grants. Â Any public school teacher at a Vanderburgh County school may apply. Grant amounts are up to $2,500.
The grants are given to original programs/projects created by teachers. Projects should demonstrate long-term educational benefits as well as promote important values to students. Last year, Rotary/PEF/Love Foundation gave 26 grants. Teachers used the funds for activities/programs ranging from poetry slams to 3D-Printer Packages to benefit tech-skills and problem solving.
PEF and the Rotary Club began a partnership in 1987 with the help of Rotarian and PEF Board member Calvin Dentino. In 2004, the Love Foundation joined the partnership and the trio has given more than $605,800 to 843 classroom grants since 1987.
A committee composed of Rotary/PEF/Love Foundation representatives will name grantees by April 15, 2016. Funds will be distributed in September 2016. Application forms may be downloaded from the Public Education Foundation website (www.pefevansville.org) or www.evansvillerotary.com.
