Mini Grant Application

NJAHPERD’s goal is to support quality program development in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in New Jersey’s Pre-K - 12 schools and Colleges and Universities.  The mini grant provides financial assistance up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program.  Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance.  Grants can not be used for salary, honorarium, food, travel, accommodations or convention registration.   Grant applicants must be current members of NJAHPERD and agree to submit an article to the FYI, the Reporter or present a session at a conference or convention related to the grant proposal.

Grant Proposal Application Guidelines

Completed proposals must be postmarked by December 1 and sent through postal mail to:

            NJAHPERD/Grants

            P.O. Box  2283

            Ocean, NJ 07712

Faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted, but are requested as a follow up to hard copy of the proposal.

Only complete proposal applications will be reviewed.  Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant and the applicant can choose to submit the grant for the following year.  All grant applicants will be notified by January 15 regarding acceptance or rejection of their proposal.

Include in the following documents in the proposal using the following order:

1. An application information form including applicant signature. (Page 1)
2. A description of the program, limited to two pages, that includes the following: (Pages 2-3)
   1. Title
   2. Program description. Identify the purpose of the grant, the activities that will be conducted or the materials that will be used.
   3. Explanation of how the grant will impact student learning.  Include the number of students who will be impacted.
   4. Identification of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards, Strands and Cumulative Progress Indicators that are addressed in this program.  At least one of the Standards must be a Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Standard
   5. Description of how the GRANT program will be assessed to determine effectiveness.  Include assessment criteria, tools and who will conduct the assessment.
3. A signed support letter from applicant’s supervisor, administrator, department chairperson  or principal.(Page 4)
4. A 300 word biography describing applicant’s current position and qualifications for grant implementation. (Page 5)
5. A detailed budget listing the type of equipment, quantity, equipment company, price per item, shipping costs and total.  (Page 6). Identify any matching funds or shared funding if appropriate.

For more information contact Jackie Malaska, Executive Director, NJAHPERD at:

            Email:   njahperd@verizon.net

            Phone: 732-918-9999

            Fax:     732-918-2211 

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. Deadline for application submission is JANUARY 15 for the Annual Convention.

Submit completed information to:

NJAHPERD/Grants

P.O. Box  2283

Ocean, NJ 07712

Email njahperd@verizon.net

Phone: 732-918-9999 Fax 732-918-2211