The purpose of the Gwen Beane Mini-Grant is to promote excellence in the field of Social Studies by encouraging classroom projects and improve or expand students’ understanding of the past, the present, and what the future might hold. Projects supported by the Gwen Beane Mini-Grant should meet National Standards in Social Studies. Eligible applicants include individual NHCSS member teachers.
Gwen Beane was an officer and Executive Board member of NHCSS for more than 25 years. She served as Social Studies chair and teacher at Pinkerton Academy. The Gwen Beane Mini-Grant was established in her honor when she retired from the NHCSS Executive Board.
Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis. Proposals will be considered by the Awards Committee. This grant is subject to a $1000 annual cap each fiscal year.
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Applicants must be current K–12 classroom teachers.
Applicants must be members of NHCSS
NHCSS Board members are not eligible
Funding must be used exclusively for professional development costs, including registration fees, travel, lodging, and related materials.
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Presentation of Project at the annual NHCSS Conference AND/OR submission of an article about the project to the NHCSS Newsletter
This grant has an annual maximum of $1000