ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant

Geographic Scope: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Funder: St. Croix Foundation for Community Development (in partnership with ProTouch Communications' ProTouch Cares Donor Advised Fund)

Overview:
The ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant is specifically designed to expand opportunities for St. Croix teachers to provide targeted student enrichment opportunities around the critical economic and social importance of agriculture on St. Croix. The program supports hands-on learning that demonstrates the relevance of agricultural science and industry to the community and the world.

Program History:
The St. Croix Foundation's Teacher Grant Award Program was originally established in 2000 with the goal of enhancing the classroom experience for public elementary students and their teachers. In Fall 2018, the Foundation's Teacher Grant was expanded through the generosity of the ProTouch Cares Donor Advised Fund to provide teachers with expanded resources to support hands-on learning around agriculture in isolated communities.

Award Details:

• Maximum Award: Up to $1,000 per grant

Eligible Applicants:

• All public, private, and parochial elementary school teachers on St. Croix
• All public, private, and parochial junior high school teachers on St. Croix

Project Requirements:
Successful applicants must demonstrate:

• Active student participation in developing the design and outcome(s) of their project
• Project relevance to classroom curriculum
• Opportunities for students to experience material they are learning in real-world terms

Selection Priorities:
Priority will be given to projects that:

1. Motivate and inspire both students and teachers
2. Provide students with a broad learning experience of the world around them through interactive learning
3. Enliven student creativity
4. Have clear and measurable goals and methods for evaluation

Partner Organization:
ProTouch Communications is supportive of agriculture within the community and hopes these grants will spark passion and enthusiasm in youth about the science and industry of agriculture.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 340-773-9898
• Email: staff@stxfoundation.org
• Address: 1023 Market Street, Christiansted, VI 00820
• Website: stxfoundation.org

Application Process

Submission Method:
Applications submitted through the Foundation's online application portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=scf

Application Deadlines (based on first cycle, August 2019):

• Applications open: August 15
• Application deadline: September 16
• Decisions announced: September 30

Required Application Information:

1. Teacher and school information
2. Project title and detailed description
3. Alignment with curriculum standards
4. Learning objectives and expected outcomes
5. Description of how students will actively participate in project design
6. Real-world application and relevance to students' lives
7. Budget and itemized expenses (not to exceed $1,000)
8. Timeline for project implementation
9. Evaluation plan with clear, measurable goals and methods for assessment
10. How the project will inspire and motivate students and teachers
11. How the project demonstrates interactive learning
12. How the project enliven student creativity

Guidelines:
Teachers are encouraged to review the complete guidelines on the Foundation's website before applying.

For More Information:
Contact St. Croix Foundation at 340-773-9898 or visit stxfoundation.org