APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should complete the following process:

1. Think of a project you would like to try in your classroom. You may wish to work with other teachers, administrators, and/or parents. Involve the students; get their ideas.

2. Calculate the cost of the project. Obtain prices for the materials and supplies you'll need.

3. Carefully complete the application form. These forms are available in the principal's office of each school. (click here to fill-in the form online). Print the completed form and forward to Paula Foreman Community Relations Director. NOTE: Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed.)

4. Submit your application to the Public Relations Office no later than October 1.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

* Projects which will take several weeks to complete and have potential to become part of the regular curriculum have a better chance of being funded than "once and done" projects.

* Applications from elementary teachers must have the signature of the building principal. Secondary applications must be signed by the department head and the principal.

* Applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board's decision by November 1. Funded projects must be completed by May 31.

TWO IMPORTANT REMINDERS

* The deadline for grant applications is October 1.

* Only one round of grants will be funded during the current school year.

If you have questions or need further information, please call Paula Foreman at 946-8424 or email her at pforeman@altoonasd.com.

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Paula Foreman, Community Relations Director
Executive Director - AASD Foundation

District Administrative Offices

1201 Eighth Avenue

Altoona, PA 16602