Rotary Club of Hendersonville

The Rotary Club of Hendersonville is proud to announce the 2008 grant application period is now open. Teachers are encouraged to apply for funds for their unique and innovative projects that can make a difference in the learning of their students.

Improving education for the students in Henderson County is the primary focus of the funding efforts of the Hendersonville Rotary Club. The Club wishes to make significant contributions to the education of our young people by assisting teachers in implementing innovative teaching practices.

Grants will be awarded to teachers in May 2008 using the following criteria:

The project builds on past successful grant projects
The project is replicable at other schools in the county
The project includes the children's parents
The project prepares students for opportunities of tomorrow
The project can become long lasting, even self-sustaining
The project focuses on an area not funded by traditional methods
The project can attract additional matching funds

Projects may be in any area of study such as science, math, reading, writing, language, economics, life skills, visual or musical arts and all grade levels.

Email applications with form attached in rtf format by May 1, 2008 to:

rotary@hendersonvillerotary.com

We look forward to reviewing your application. The club will announce the grant winners by the end of May.

Best wishes for success,

Jim Stike
Educational Grants Committee Chairman

674-5517
jstike@mchsi.com