National Weather Association Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants are awarded annually to K-12 teachers/educators to help improve the education of their students, school, and/or community in the science of meteorology. The grants are intended to allow teachers to:
- Purchase scientific materials and/or equipment for the classroom, school, or community.
- Begin new school and/or community science outreach and education programs.
- Enhance and/or expand existing meteorology/science education programs.
- Attend accredited courses, workshops, and/or conferences related to meteorology that will significantly enhance their teaching activities.
Requirements:Teachers, program directors, school district supervisors, and other individuals or groups proposing to improve the education of K-12 students in meteorology may submit an application. The application must be completed online and consist of information related to the individual(s) submitting and a proposal regarding the initiative. The proposal should include a thorough description of activities, detailed costs (how grant funds of up to $750 will be spent), and expected outcomes of the initiative. The Education Committee (rating committee) places a high value on the creativity and expected impact of the project. Hints on how to develop the proposal are included in the online application. The project/proposal has to be approved by the school principal or equivalent type of supervisor as explained in the online procedures.
Completed applications are due June 1. Applications can be started early and saved online and submitted when all required information has been gathered and completed.
For additional information, visit: http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php.
