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2009-2010 EduGrant Program

Purpose
The purpose of the WEWAC EduGrant program is to improve and supplement academic instruction by providing financial support to teachers seeking to do creative classroom projects that increase students' awareness of the importance of water in Southern California.

Grant Amount
Awards will be granted in amounts up to $500 per project. WEWAC may award up to $5,000 in total grant funding during 2009-2010.

Focus of Projects
Projects must specifically focus on drinking water issues. They may involve sources of water, environmental issues, water treatment, water quality, water conservation, political or government issues, etc. Creative and unique approaches to water education are highly encouraged.

How to Apply
Complete the grant application form provided. Please limit proposals to three (3) pages. Describe the project in detail, including supportive activities, objectives, and overall benefits to the students. Applicants must show how the EduGrant will help you achieve your goal. An itemized budget must be included for grant consideration. The signatures of both the principal and the teacher are required for all proposals.

Eligibility
All K-12 educators at schools in the WEWAC members' service areas are eligible to participate in the program. Teachers may apply regardless of the discipline or subject areas taught. Teachers may apply individually or as a group; however, the project must involve water education to be eligible.

Judging Criteria
Projects will be judged by the WEWAC review committee based on the following critera:

	Actively engages students in learning
		Enhances the classroom experience
	Creativity
		Components are feasible
	Budget clearly supports the activities
		Student activities are clearly defined
	Goals and objectives are clearly defined
		Incorporates education reform

Deadline
Grants must be postmarked by Thursday, November 5th, 2009. Mail all grant applications to: Andrea Schuette, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, 6075 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91708, Attn: WEWAC, EduGrant. For more information, call the WEWAC Message Center at (909) 931-4238.

Project Summary
All projects must be completed by the close of the 2009-2010 academic year. WEWAC requires a project summary describing the success of your project, a final budget expense report, and an in-classroom presentation to be attended by WEWAC Members.