DTE Energy Foundation Grants Available for Teacher Projects that Make the Grade
October 12 2006 - 3:34PM
PR Newswire (US)
Program funds creative approaches to math and science studies
DETROIT, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation is
accepting applications for its Energy & Our World Mini-grants
for Educators program. The program has awarded more than $750,000
since 1990 to teachers statewide to fund energy-related projects
that encourage students' curiosity and excitement about energy,
science, math and the environment. "These grants provide teachers
with funding for special projects that school budgets typically
cannot afford," said Carol Moore, DTE Energy Education and
Community Relations representative. "Last year, the DTE Energy
Foundation awarded 125 grants to Michigan teachers for a wide array
of creative projects that helped students better understand energy
and the energy industry." Teachers of grades K-12 in public,
non-public and charter schools within DTE Energy's service
territory may apply for the grants. Recipients will be selected by
a panel of education personnel, who will look for the best
interdisciplinary projects that incorporate problem-solving,
decision-making and critical thinking skills. Applications must
include a detailed description of the proposed project, including
the expected outcomes and an itemized budget. Grants typically
range from $50 to $250, but some proposals could be funded for
more. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 1.
Grants will be awarded in early 2007. For more information on the
Energy & Our World Mini-Grants, or to request an application,
go to http://www.dteenergy.com/minigrants or contact Carol Moore at
(313) 235-7012 or . DATASOURCE: DTE Energy CONTACT: Eileen Dixon,
+1-313-235-9154, or Lorie Kessler, +1-313-235-8807, both of DTE
Energy Web site: http://www.dteenergy.com/
http://www.dteenergy.com/minigrants
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