Excellence in Education Grants for
McHenry County Teachers
Do you need a way to fund unique activities for your students? The McHenry County Retired Teachers Association is working toward the future by offering grant money to Pre K -12 public school educators in McHenry County.
How the Program Works
Excellence in Education grants will provide additional funds, enabling students to participate in special projects. These enduring projects should impact students year after year. Please download an application at www.mcrta.org and submit between August 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019. Grants will be announced in January 2020.
What Qualifies for an Excellence in Education Grant
Suggested materials include, but are not limited to:
- Trade Books to support specific projects or social issues
- High interest books to support student reading
- Manipulatives and interactive materials to support STEM
- Reference books
- Learning games
- Digital cameras
- Software
How to Apply
Interested teachers may submit an application beginning in August 2019. Please visit the McHenry County Retired Teachers Association website at www.mcrta.org to download the application. Completed applications should be sent to:
Peggy Hart
951 Victoria Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
peggyhart06@comcast.net
All applications must be received electronically or postmarked between August 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019. Awards will be announced in January 2020.