Grants in Arizona

SRP (Salt River Project) invests over $200,000 annually in direct classroom funding through its Classroom Connections grant programs to support Arizona's education system. One such initiative is the Powering Our Future Grants, aimed at enhancing renewable energy education in grades 4-12 classrooms.

Focus Areas:

The Powering Our Future Grants focus on providing supplementary materials and supplies for hands-on components of the curriculum, emphasizing energy use, electricity, renewable energy, and energy conservation.

Eligibility:

• Teachers of grades 4-12 in public, private, and nonprofit charter schools.

• Educators must have completed a Powering Our Future workshop.

• Schools located in Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Yavapai Counties, as well as Page and St. Johns.

Ineligibility:

• Individuals who have not completed the required workshop.

• Schools outside the specified counties.

Preferences:

• Preference is given to applications that align closely with the Powering Our Future curriculum and demonstrate a clear plan for hands-on learning activities.

• Emphasis on applications that show innovation in teaching renewable energy concepts.

Contacts:

• Kevin Rolfe

o Phone: (602) 236-2484

o Email: educate@srpnet.com

• More information:

o SRP Service Area Map - https://www.srpnet.com/about/servicearea.aspx

o Powering Our Future Information - http://www.poweringourfuture.com/

o Lesson Plans and Classroom Materials - http://www.srpnet.com/education/resources.aspx

o Grant Writing Tips - https://www.srpnet.com/education/grants/tips.aspx

o Apply Online - https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=6454&x_proposal_type_id=47324

Overview

Poets & Writers (P&W) offers mini-grants to organizations sponsoring literary events such as readings and workshops in specific locations across the USA. Grants are intended solely for writers' fees and range from $50 to $450, depending on the location and type of event. These grants aim to support cultural diversity and access to literature in underserved communities.

Focus Areas

• Readings and spoken word performances

• Writing workshops

Eligibility

• Organizations: Libraries, community centers, museums, bookstores, and other venues hosting public literary events are eligible. Nonprofit status is not required.

• Events: Must be open to the public (except events in institutions like correctional facilities).

• Writers: Published poets, fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, and performance poets with demonstrated literary credits are eligible.

Ineligibility

• Funds cannot be used for administrative costs, publicity, transportation, or other event-related expenses.

• Events such as in-school programs, children's events, staged dramatic readings, and non-original storytelling are not funded.

Preferences

• Priority given to events that serve culturally diverse audiences and feature writers who haven't previously presented at the venue.

• Preference for events in rural or underserved areas.

• Organizations that can match P&W's payment to the writer are favored, though not mandatory.

• Strong publicity plans or samples from past events are advantageous.

How to Apply

• Submit applications online through the Poets & Writers grants management system at https://pw.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp

• Applications should include detailed writer bios and event descriptions, ensuring compliance with guidelines.

• Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the event date, with early submission encouraged.

• Upon approval, grant payments are typically processed within two to four weeks after the event.

• Virtual events must meet specific criteria regarding accessibility and live components.

Full Grant Text RFP: For detailed information and to apply, visit the https://www.pw.org/funding/faq

Contacts

• For New York State, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, or Washington, D.C.:

o Phone: (212) 226-3586 x226

o Email: rw-east@pw.org

• For California, Houston, Seattle, or Tucson:

o Phone: (310) 481-7195

o Email: rw-west@pw.org