NYSRA Literature Mini-grants

Deadline: April 15, 2004

Contact: Alice Sample

To grant small awards to teachers who are conducting programs emphasizing children's and young adult literature for further enhancement of these programs.
To showcase model literature-based programs in New York State at the 2004 Conference.
To publicize mini-grants, and in so doing, NYSRA's commitment to literacy.

NYSRA mini-grants are designed to assist in the further development of children's or young adults' literature programs.
Grants are available to classroom or reading teachers and librarians who are teaching in New York State and who are NYSRA members.
An award of $300 will be presented to an exemplary proposal.
Recipients (or their representative) of the grant must be present at the NYSRA Conference in 2004 to showcase their project.

Statement of Purpose: Provide a brief rationale for your program, including the educational benefits to students. (10 points)
Objectives: List specific program goals and any standards that might be addressed. (10 points)
Procedures: Specify the steps in implementing the program. List student activities and authors or titles of children's literature to be used. (40 points)
Program Effectiveness: Describe the results of the program. Include the outcome objectives and Standards achieved. (30 points)
Replication: How can your program be shared with others. (10 points)
Budget: Specify how the grant money will be used. Be specific.
Format: Submit three copies of your proposal, keeping it to a maximum of 3 pages. Include a cover sheet with your full name, business, home, and email addresses, and phone numbers.

Submit applications to: Alice Sample
7 Breezy Point Lane
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-4213