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Application Information
2012-13 GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
MDEF is accepting applications for projects that fall within any of the following 4 categories:
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Programs that engage parents and the community in education
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Programs that encourage exploration in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) to prepare students for 21st century occupations
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Programs that promote healthier lifestyles and physical activities
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Innovative programs that drive improvements in academic success
How to apply:
Download application PDF here 
Applications are available at district schools, McCall Public Library, and at MDEF.org. Clearly describe your proposal on the grant application form and include a detailed budget. Grant proposals should be limited to no less than $2,000 and no greater than $15,000. The District Principal for the students who will be involved in your project must sign your application. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 13, 2012. Email submissions (PDF) will be accepted and must be dated on or before April 13, 2012.
Current MDEF Grants
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Powers of Ten
Lindsey Truxel of Barbara Morgan Elementary was granted funding to purchase state-of-the-art microscopes and telescopes. In cooperation with high school science teachers and students, fourth graders will have the opportunity to actually see the microbes and the solar system that they have only read about in textbooks.
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Powers of Ten
Lindsey Truxel of Barbara Morgan Elementary was granted funding to purchase state-of-the-art microscopes and telescopes. In cooperation with high school science teachers and students, fourth graders will have the opportunity to actually see the microbes and the solar system that they have only read about in textbooks.
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Camp Invention
Deborah McCoy, of Donnelly Elementary School, received scholarship funds for students to attend Camp Invention. This week long camp provides fun-filled science, technology, engineering and math activities for elementary-aged students. Local teachers are the instructors, while middle and high school students serve as counselors.
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Wild About Wildlife!
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary and their Traveling Trunks will serve as hands-on learning tools for schools and other organizations. The trunks include curriculum guides and teaching tools along with real hides, skulls and track molds. The goal is for students to understand, appreciate, and become stewards of local wildlife.
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Global Explorers
Payette Lakes Community Association will implement a dynamic cross-cultural for their After School Program. Through culture, art, food and history, students will explore different geographical areas of the globe, while learning about geological and environmental issues around the world.
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Outdoor Science
McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) will bring their research-based experiential science classes to 5th, 7th and 8th graders, in addition to high school Environmental Science students. These classes actively engage student's minds and bodies through a week long expedition of science inquiry, group communication and outdoor living.
MDEF Grants Archive
| PROJECT | AMOUNT |
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| Guest Artists in the Classroom | $1,500.00 |
| Books for Sustainability Class | $755.00 |
| Personal items for students in detention | $500.00 |
| Classroom Performance System | $24,397.00 |
| Conversational Spanish Class | $7,347.00 |
| Nonfiction Book Upgrade | $12,500.00 |
| Read-Aloud Program for Parents | $5,568.00 |
| Payette Lakes Ski Club after school program | $2,000.00 |
| Art Collection Display | $6,000.00 |
| Summer Reading Camp | $4,500.00 |
| Bilingual Program at Library | $900.00 |
| Math conference in SLC | $3,533.00 |
| Snowshoes for BMES | $2,500.00 |
| Guest Artists in 5th Grade | $1,500.00 |
| AWESOME intern | $1,500.00 |
| 2007 TOTAL | $75,000.00 |
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| Boulder Creek Study | $2,962.00 |
| Conversations About Literacy | $4,060.00 |
| Smart Music | $4,500.00 |
| Artist in 4th Grade | $2,500.00 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | $12,250.00 |
| NCCE Math Conference | $3,559.00 |
| 2008 TOTAL | $29,831.00 |
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| Extreme Challenge Event | $3,700.00 |
| Trout in the Classroom | $3,220.00 |
| Healthy Options Student Store | $3,420.00 |
| Mexican Music and Dance | $4,000.00 |
| Vermicompost & Horticulture | $3,700.00 |
| Outdoor Science | $5,500.00 |
| Nonfiction Book Update | $2,000.00 |
| Expansion of After School Program | $4,300.00 |
| Showshoes for Donnelly Elementary | $2,275.00 |
| 2009 TOTAL | $32,115.00 |
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| Outdoor Science & Community Building | $6,082.00 |
| Eagle Video Broadcast System | $8,997.00 |
| First LEGO League | $3,968.00 |
| What's Inside & How Does It Work? | $6,800.00 |
| Creating With Glass: Collaborative Art | $3,583.00 |
| 2010 TOTAL | $29,430.00 |
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| Powers of Ten | $4,524.00 |
| Camp Invention | $2,150.00 |
| Outdoor Science | $10,197.00 |
| Global Explorers | $7,740.00 |
| Travelling Trunks | $5,100.00 |
| 2011 TOTAL | $29,711.00 |
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