Notice of Funding Availability
The Library of Congress announces the availability of approximately $315,000 to support Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program activities conducted by an educational organization operating in one of the western states of: Alaska, California, Oregon or Washington. Further, this educational organization will join the Teaching with Primary Sources Educational Consortium, a body tasked with the design and implementation of this growing national program. The TPS Program is described in more detail below.
Deadline for Submission of Application for Funding: by December 15, 2008.
To apply, please refer to the document linked below:
Grants
Under the TPS program, the Library of Congress partners with an educational consortium, currently comprised of 20 members representing eight states. Each member organization receives funds to conduct professional development activities for teachers in its locality.
In an effort to expand the reach of the TPS program, the Library will conduct periodic grant competitions to identify additional consortium members. The timing, number and size of these grants will be contingent upon funds made available by the U.S. Congress.
Eligibility
K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, foundations and libraries are eligible for consideration. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in a previous project(s) focusing on primary sources, and participation in ongoing collaborations between institutions of higher education and K-12 schools.