Details:

• Total Awards: Four grants of up to$500 each will be awarded.
• Recipients: World Language teachers (K-12 and College level) within the Central States region.
• Grant Purpose:Funding will support teachers in implementing their project-based learning initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant Profile:
  • Current K-12 or College-level World Language teachers.
  • Must be employed at a school or institution within the Central States region.
  • Applicant’s state organization must be a state member of the Central States Advisory Council.
    
• Project Requirements:
  • Must demonstrate the integration of project-based learning (PBL) strategies in language teaching.
  • Projects should be aimed at fostering students’ communicative competence and cultural understanding while addressing real-world problems.

Application Requirements:

• Application Form:Complete the official application form and supporting documents via link on this page by January 15, 2025.

   

• Project Proposal:
  • Description of the PBL initiative (maximum 1,000 words).
  • Explanation of how the project tackles a real-world problem.
  • Objectives and expected outcomes.
  • Proposed timeline for implementation.
  • Budget detailing how the $500 grant will be used.

• Supporting Documents:(Optional)
  • Any supplementary materials such as lesson plans, student work samples, or past project examples.

Judging Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Innovation in Language Teaching– Creativity in using PBL to engage students in meaningful language learning.
2. Sustainability – The potential for the project to be sustained or scaled over time.
3. Student Engagement – Level of student involvement and the expected educational benefits.
4. Feasibility – Realistic planning, timeline, and use of grant funds.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline:January 15, 2025
• Winners Announced: by February 15, 2025
• Project Implementation Period:February 15, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Grant Recipient Responsibilities:

1. Recipient agrees to submit a report by December 31, 2025, including:

• • A summary of outcomes and lessons learned.
  • Documentation of how the grant funds were used.
  • Photos or videos of the project in action.

2. Recipient agrees to participate in a webinar with the other grant recipients showcasing the project in the spring of 2026.

Contact Information:

For questions or further information, please contact [email protected].