e3 GRANt  

Enhancing Environmental Experiences

The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation established the E3 Grant to further White Bear Lake area students’ understanding and attitudes toward science, the outdoors, our community, and the world.  Additional environmental learning opportunities can transform our students by endowing them with increased academic skills, civic and community leadership, environmental stewardship, and global awareness.  Our goal is to provide opportunities for the students in our District to become inspired and responsible environmental leaders.


Applicant Eligibility & Grant terms

Application deadline: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Who may apply:

  • Applications will be accepted from educators, or groups of educators who are currently employed by the White Bear Lake Area School District (including but not limited to Teachers, Social Workers, Counselors, and Psychologists). If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please call the Foundation Office.

Selection Process:

  • The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation’s Program Committee will review E3 Grant applications and make recommendations to the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) Board of Directors for final approval.

Types of Fellowships:

  • Individual Fellowship: Individual teachers may apply for a grant of up to $4,000.

  • Team Fellowship: This fellowship is a maximum $4,000 per team. Team members do not have to be from the same school.

Terms:

  • Applicants may apply for a grant of up to $4,000. Each school year, a maximum of $20,000 in total funds will be awarded. Projects will be funded for twelve months. After twelve months, any unexpended funds will revert back to the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation.

  • In the case of a team-based proposal, a lead applicant must be designated to assume overall responsibility for the project, and all correspondence will be directed to that person.

  • If a recipient is not employed by the District at the time the award is funded, the funds will revert to the E3 Grant fund, or in the case of a team grant, the funds will be redistributed among the other members of the team.

  • All projects must enhance the environmental learning experience and personal growth of district students, as per the WBLAEF mission, and include measurable opportunities that compliment the District Mission and/or Strategic Plan.

  • Projects will be evaluated based upon their potential to impact environmental instruction.

  • Simultaneous funding of different projects for the same individual, department or team during one grant period will not be allowed.

  • Grant funds may not be used in place of normal funds from tax-based sources, such as equipment or capital outlays. Projects do not cover teacher/clerical stipends, requests for college credits, curriculum writing, bussing, or food.

  • Substitute teacher costs may be included.

  • Products purchased with E3 Grant money become the property of the District, not the grant recipient. The products must remain in the building, department, or school.

  • Partial grant funding: It is not always possible for the selection committee to fully fund a grant request. Please indicate in the application if partial funding will allow you to complete the requested development experience. The committee understands that there are some requests that require full funding in order to be completed. Your answer to this question will not negatively affect consideration of your request.

  • Expenses are reimbursed after submitting a reimbursement form with copies of the receipts to the WBLAEF office.

  • A written results-based evaluation or personal presentation to the Foundation Board is required within two months of completing the project. Evaluations or presentations must be submitted or arranged with the WBLAEF office. CLICK HERE to submit the evaluation.

Questions? - Please contact the WBLAEF office at 651-407-7696.


APPLY HERE

Complete the online application below and submit. Please have your principal review the project prior to submitting this application, with agreement that the project is within compliance of the District’s goals.