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Legacy Regional Community Foundation has announced a teacher mini-grant, which will use a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to provide teacher mini-grants to teachers in public schools in Cowley County.
According to a press release from the foundation, these mini-grants are supported by a gift from Mike Harvey in celebration of 25 years of Family Wealth Management.
His goal is to enrich, enhance and support teachers in Cowley County schools, the release says.
The grants are offered to teachers as a means of encouraging innovative classroom projects and providing for basic classroom needs. Grants for projects to be completed during the current school year will be awarded in amounts up to $100. The total amount of funds available is $2,500.
“The Foundation is committed to creating a stronger, healthier and more prosperous future for our area by growing area philanthropic and nonprofit efforts, connecting donors with critical needs in our community, instilling informed leadership and building endowments,” the release said. “This commitment includes supporting those that educate our children.”
Read the Request for Proposals 2019 document found on the Legacy Foundation website located at www.legacyregionalfoundation.org for details regarding the grant and application process.
Applications accepted between October 19, 2019 and October 19, 2020 or funds are expended Questions related to the application process, should be directed to Yazmin Wood, Executive Director, at 620-221-7224 or yazmin.legacy@yahoo.com.
About Legacy Foundation:
Incorporated in 1996, Legacy Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit philanthropic organization based in Winfield that is regional in its focus. The vision of Legacy Regional Community Foundation is to be a comprehensive foundation that is intentional and boldly proactive in embracing our donors and our community.
Visit our website www.legacyregionalfoundation.org, find us on Facebook, or call 620-221-7224 for information.
