WCSS MINI-GRANT PROPOSALS

WCSS seeks proposals from educators who require funding to develop special projects and activities relating to the goals and objectives of social studies education such as curriculum development, classroom materials, or evaluation tools. 

WCSS MINI-GRANT PROPOSALS

Mini-grants are intended to fund new projects, and may not be used to fund ongoing programs, the regular purchase of classroom supplies, or teacher stipends.

Applicants will receive the funding during a presentation at the WCSS annual conference.

WCSS Mini-Grant Proposal Application Form
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Please contact Kaela Swanson at [email protected] with any questions. 

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA

Grants of up to $250 will be awarded to proposals that best meet the requirements and criteria listed below:

Proposals should include the following information:

• Title of the Project
• Description of the Project Goal(s)
• Timeline of procedures and activities
• Participants
• Budget
• Short-term plan for project evaluation and collection of data to show impact on student learning
  

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Project will impact elementary, middle or high school students’ learning in the content and skills of social studies
• Project demonstrates creative and engaging techniques to teach social studies
• Project is clearly aligned to the Wisconsin Social Studies Standards
• Participants’ commitment to present the project at the WCSS Conference
• Participants’ commitment to supply WCSS with lesson plan materials for publication