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Grants to SchoolsThe Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation invites public and private member schools in the 11-town Massachusetts Blackstone Valley region to submit proposals to its annual grant program. Grant funds are made available through the generous support of the Foundation from the Lampin Corporation and the contribution and participation of many individuals and businesses in the Annual Golf Tournament and other activities. Grants up to $5,000 and Mini-grants up to $500 are available for those teachers and staff among the member school districts who wish to propose innovative programming that connects schools and students to business and community efforts and that instill skills for 21st century careers. For detail about the 2008–2009 teacher grant awards, click here. Deadline for 2009–2010 grant applications is May 15, 2009 4 p.m. 6 copies at 110 Church Street Whitinsville, MA 01588. Application available after first week in January, 2009. Contact: Susan Gately, sgately@blackstonevalley.org or 508.234.9090 On April 30, 2009 there will be a short workshop from 5–6 p.m. at Alternatives on Douglas Road in the Center of Whitinsville to answer questions and help with this year's proposal preparation. Immediately preceding this workshop from 3:30–5 p.m. there is a reception for the current successful proposals, which can inspire and inform the 2009–2010 grant proposal designers. All are welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public. Grant awards for the current academic year, 2007–2008. A grant awardee reception will be held at Alternatives in Whitinsville on April 30, 2009 from 3:30–5 p.m. Members of all the Blackstone Valley school districts and those from the participating schools are welcome to join us as we honor this year's recipients and learn more about their good and thoughtful work as educators. Immediately following this event at Alternatives there will be a short workshop to answer questions and help with this year's proposal preparation. The 2008–2009 Proposal Review Committee: |
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