The Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal is offering the MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant for the 2010-2011 school year. The purpose of this grant is to encourage teachers to enhance student learning. To accomplish this, a teacher can experiment with new teaching strategies, improve skills, develop a class project, etc. This grant is for a teacher who would like to work on a specific short-term project. All you need is an idea.

Here are a few examples to start you thinking:
• Using Music and Movement to Embed Learning
• I’m an Entomologist
• Using Film Study to Enhance Literacy Instruction
• Wii Academy
• Fun with Fractions

Projects will be funded in the range of $100 – $200, depending on the project. Funding may only be used for resources. The grant will give you a chance to try out a new initiative. If you think about it, you try out new ideas every year. Why not take this opportunity to receive some funding for your idea.

This request for proposals (RFP) outlines the requirements for Network funding. If you have any questions after reading this, please call the Cheryl Hopper at 973-655-7641.

Proposals will be submitted electronically. To submit your proposal online, click here.

There will be two submission dates for the 2010 – 2011 school year:
Fall submission: proposals will be accepted through October 20, 2010, with notification of awards made by October 29, 2010.
January submission: proposals will be accepted through January 18, 2011, with notification of awards made by January 28, 2011.

A committee will review all proposals. Selection will be based on how strongly the project affects student learning and achievement. Grants will be distributed throughout the Network.

Proposal requirements:
1. Active Clinical Faculty status is required.
2. A brief written report will be due at the completion of the project but no later than June 1, 2011. The report will include a log of expenditures and receipts.
3. Proposals will be submitted online, click here

Please have the following information ready to enter:
a. General information:
o Title of the Project
o District and School
o Date
o Grantee Information including:
• Name
• Position in district
• School address
• School telephone number
• Home address
• Home telephone number
• Cell telephone number
• E-mail address (frequently used because we will be corresponding by e-mail throughout the year)

b. Clearly describe the project. Specifically indicate goal(s)/objective(s) that demonstrate(s) how your idea enhances student learning and achievement.

c. Describe how you intend to use the money.

d. Parts b and c should not be longer than one typed page.

Thank you for your interest in applying for a MSUNER Teacher Incentive Grant. The proposal is simple to write if you follow the outline above. Your idea is important and the work you do will benefit the students you teach. Don't delay! Start writing your proposal today!

If your proposal is accepted, you will be required to complete a W-9 form. Download the form: Template - W-9.pdf