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Kendall Education Connection
Teacher Education Grant
The Kendall Education Connection (KEC) is proud to offer a grant to teachers in Kendall County to help
extend learning beyond the classroom walls. The grant will fund or partially fund projects in three areas
of educational needs related to the topics of environmental education, natural resources or health.
Grant Project Areas:
1. Teacher Trainings- workshops, conferences, classes, substitute teacher pay
2. Teaching Supplies- books, hands-on manipulatives, or outdoor classroom materials
3. Field Trip- student admission and transportation costs
Grant Application:
Applicant’s Name: __________________________________________
Building Principal’s Name: ___________________________________
School: _____________________________________
Grade: _____________________________
Please check one project area
_____ Teacher Training
_____ Teaching Supplies
_____ Field Trip
Please provide a one paragraph description of your project.
Please provide a one paragraph explanation of how your project supports the curriculum in your classroom
as it relates to one of the following topics: environmental education, natural resources or health.
Please provide a breakdown of project expenses.
Total Requested Amount for Project: ___________________________________________
Grant Deadline: March 2, 2015
Grant Notification: March 19, 2015
Please mail completed application to:
Kendall County Outdoor Education Center
109 West Ridge Street
Yorkville, IL
60560
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
Signature of Building Principal: ______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
This grant is made possible by the members of the Kendall Outdoor Education Connection:
Kendall County Forest Preserve
Kendall County Health Department
Kendall County Outdoor Education Center
Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District
University of Illinois Extension Office
Funding for this grant is also provided in part through The Conservation Foundation.