2007-2008 Grant Proposal

2007 NJAHPERD MINI GRANT INFORMATION

2007 Mini Grant Information (Word Doc)  

Mini Grant Application Form        

NJAHPERD 2007 Mini Grant Winners

One of NJAHPERD’s goals is to support and encourage members as they seek to develop and conduct school and community programs in health, physical education, recreation and dance. The availability of mini grant funding is intended to provide financial assistance to enhance theses programs. Each grant request is limited to $500.00. A maximum of 5 grants will be awarded each year.

Mini Grant Criteria

Proposals must promote the interests of NJAHPERD and will be judged by the following criteria:

1. Applicant must be a current professional member of NJAHPERD in good standing.

2. The project must relate to health, physical education, recreation or dance (not athletics)

3. The project must directly benefit students.

4. The project must be supported by the applicant’s immediate supervisor/principal. (Indicate approval in letter of recommendation and signature)

5. Funds received must be used to supplement or enhance the existing school curriculum and address NJCCCS.

6. Award recipients will be required to write an article for publication or present the project at the 2008 Annual Convention.

Guidelines for Proposals

Proposals must be submitted to the Executive Director of NJAHPERD no later than December 1, 2007.

Proposals must include:

1. A completed application form including signature.

2. A typed, one page description of the project including the title, main idea, description of how project will meet the needs of students, number of students affected, how the project will be assessed, the amount requested and how the project relates to NJCCCS.

3. A signed supporting letter from applicant’s immediate supervisor/principal.

4. A resume or current vita.

5. A proposed budget describing equipment, software, quantities, shipping costs and shared expenses, if any, etc.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Selection Process

1. The grants will be awarded through a committee appointed by the president of NJAHPERD.

2. Completed proposals will be reviewed by February 26,2008.

3. Award recipients will be announced at the Annual Convention.

4. The grant committee will make the final award decision.

2007 Professional Development Grant Information

Professional Grant Application and Information

The Professional Development Grant is intended to assist NJAHPERD student and professional members to participate in a NJAHPERD sponsored conference, workshop, convention or event.  Funds are provided for registration fees only. Meals, travel and lodging are the responsibility of the recipient with the exception of the Annual Convention.  NJAHPERD will provide a hotel room. Grant will be awarded based on need as determined by the applicant’s school district or college academic advisor.

Grant Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a current student or professional member of NJAHPERD at time of conference/workshop/convention or sponsored event.

2. Applicant must demonstrate financial need through supporting statement of direct supervisor/principal.

3. Applicant may only request funding for one NJAHPERD sponsored event.

4. Recipient may only be funded once in a five year period.

5. Recipient will be required to submit an article for publication in a NJAHPERD journal/newsletter describing the experience.

Selection Criteria

1.Professional development grants will be awarded through a committee appointed by the president of NJAHPERD.
2.Applications will be reviewed by the committee. Only complete applications will be considered.
3.Grant recipients will be notified at least 30 days before event.
 
Please include the following information.
1. A completed application form, including applicant’s signature.
2. A supporting statement from immediate supervisor/principal/college advisor.
3. Resume or current vita.
4. Indicate the conference/workshop/convention/event you would like to attend. Conference information available on web site www.njahperd.org
Deadline for application submission is JANUARY 15, 2008 for the Annual Convention.

Submit completed information to:

NJAHPERD/Grants

P.O. Box  716

Waretown, NJ 08758

Email njahperd@verizon.net

Phone: 609-971-0522   Fax 609-971-0520