ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant

ProTouch Cares Agricultural Teacher Grant

Status: Active grant program

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