Texas Fund for Geography Education

 
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    CFDA#

    None     		 

    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

    Summary

    The purpose of the Texas Fund for Geography Education program is to provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to support geography education within the state and to improve geography literacy in the K-12 environment.

    Projects under this program include:

    • New initiatives designed to improve the quality of geography education in the Texas K-12 environment; and
    • Collaborative efforts between public and independent institutions of higher education in Texas and a K-12 partner.

     

    The latter may include, but not be limited to, school district(s), individual schools/teachers, regional education service center(s), public and private entities.

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Unencumbered funds may not carry over beyond the grant period unless specifically authorized by the National Geographic Society (NGS) in consultation with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

    Contacts

    Ms. Natalie Coffey, Director of Recruitment and Retention

    Ms. Natalie Coffey, Director of Recruitment and Retention
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
    1200 E. Anderson Lane
    P.O. Box 12788
    Austin, TX 78711
    (512) 427-6227
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are public and independent institutions of higher education in Texas.

    Deadline Details

    Applications must be postmarked by September 4, 2015 or hand-delivered to the Coordinating Board’s office by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), September 4, 2015. Applications must also be received electronically to [email protected] by 5:00 PM, September 4, 2015. 

    Award Details

    Approximately $86,506 is anticipated to be available in total funding for FY16. The maximum grant award is $40,000 over a one year period.

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