It’s time to apply for OSEA’s mini-grant program. Three members from each zone will receive grants of approximately $400. Recipients may use the money for professional development such as inservice training, workshops or seminars. The grants, which must be used during the following calendar year, may be used for tuition and required materials. Recipients will be asked to fill out a written evaluation of the training for which they received the money. Following are the grant criteria:
- Funds are to be used for attendance at an accredited school or college, or for a professional development seminar or workshop;
- Funds are to be used within one year;
- Grants may be used as reimbursement after a conference or as prepayment to a conference or seminar;
- Recipients will be given an evaluation form and will need to include a review of the course, with a recommendation to others who may want to attend;
- Funds are to be used for course fees and required materials. Travel, meals, substitute time or supplemental materials will not be eligible for payment.
Grant recipients will be chosen by lottery after their membership is verified. This differs from the OSEA scholarship selection process, as grants are easier to apply for. Scholarships award larger amounts of money and require forms, references and essays. To apply for a grant, simply fill out the form below or download the application form as a PDF.
Members may enter once each year, and entries for the next lottery must be postmarked or received electronically by Nov. 5 each year. For more information, contact Brad Larsen at OSEA, (800) 252-6732 or by email.