Grants for Educational Material

Geographic Scope: Grades Pre-K through 12

Focus Areas: Educational materials for Italian language instruction

What Can Be Purchased (Reimbursable):

• Textbooks
• Italian language software products
• Educational games

What CANNOT Be Purchased (Not Reimbursable):

• All electronic devices (computers, interactive boards, tablets, iPods, etc.)
• Furniture
• Materials about education and pedagogy
• Tickets for trips and cultural exchanges
• Party supplies, costumes, posters, etc.

Cost & Membership:

• Applying is free
• All schools receiving a grant must become institutional members of IACE by paying $100 yearly membership

Reimbursement Process:

• Schools are responsible for purchasing materials and sending invoices and proof of payment
• IACE will reimburse the school by the end of the year
• Schools unable to upfront costs can contact IACE to receive a list of accredited publishers that IACE can pay directly: [email protected]

Application Requirements:

• Must attach quote for educational materials to be purchased
• Can attach: quote from publisher OR screenshot of online cart containing order
• Quote attachment is mandatory per Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirements

Application Process

1. Prepare Quote Documentation:
   • Obtain quote from publisher, OR
   • Take screenshot of online shopping cart with your order
2. Submit Grant Application:
   • Fill out grant application form (available online)
   • Attach quote or screenshot (mandatory)
3. Purchase Materials:
   • School purchases educational materials and obtains invoices and proof of payment
   • OR schools unable to upfront costs should contact IACE at [email protected] for list of accredited publishers IACE can pay directly
4. Submit Documentation for Reimbursement:
   • Send invoices and proof of payment to IACE
5. Receive Reimbursement:
   • IACE reimburses school by end of year

Required Materials:

• Grant application form
• Quote from publisher or screenshot of online cart (mandatory)
• Invoices for purchased materials
• Proof of payment

Membership Requirement:

• $100 yearly institutional membership (required for schools receiving grant)