The Lake County Farm Bureau Ag In the Classroom Program is offering grants of up to $250 to K-12 teachers across the county to fund projects promoting agricultural literacy in the classroom.

To apply for the project funding, please complete this form and outline the project, its goals, and the desired outcomes. Projects may be, but are not limited to, units culminating in a field trip, classroom lesson supplies, or career fairs. Be creative and develop an interesting, valuable agricultural experience for your students. Grants cannot be used to fund transportation, consumable products such as food, or to pay for presenters. The application must arrive at the Lake County Farm Bureau, 70 US Highway 45. Grayslake, IL 60030 by 4:00 pm on November 12, 2010. No faxed copies will be accepted. Those selected for funding will be notified by December 17, 2010 and will receive an agreement to be signed and returned. A final report, accounting and project evaluation will be due to the Lake County Farm Bureau by May 13, 2011.

Teacher Name _______________________________ Grade Level__________

Name of School ____________________________ Phone Number_______________

School Address ________________________________________________________

City__________ Zip ___________

Email ______________________________

Title of Project:

Illinois Learning Standards Addressed:

Number of Students Involved in the Project:

Objectives:

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Materials Needed:(Use extra paper if needed)

Overview of Activity and Project Timeline: (Use extra paper if needed)

Method of Project Evaluation: (Use extra paper if needed)

Funding Required for Project: (please itemize and use extra paper if needed)

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________

Signature of Building Principal: ____________________________________

Please send completed Grant Applications to:
Andy Blaul, Information Director
70 US Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847.223.6506
Email: ablaul@ameritech.net

If you would like to have a copy of this application in a word document please feel free to email Andy at ablaul@ameritech.net.