Wednesday, September 8, 2010

LOCAL FOUNDATION TO AWARD $40,000 IN EDUCATION GRANTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CLATSOP, COLUMBIA, TILLAMOOK AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES

The G.A.P.S. Foundation (the supporting foundation of the Northwest Regional Education Service District), is pleased to offer its fourth annual grant program.

Grants totaling $40,000 will be awarded to eligible educators for projects that directly impact young children and students in the following areas: Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education, Special Needs and Underprivileged Youth (Examples: Low-Incidence, Developmentally Delayed, At-Risk, Alternative and Behavioral Programs and Migrant and Indian Ed Programs), Northwest Outdoor Science School, and Professional/Technical and Vocational Programs.

Public schools educators in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington counties are eligible to apply for grants between $100 and $1,000. The application process runs Monday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. Awards will be announced Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010.

Additional information and the online application can be found at www.gapsfoundation.org.

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