Minnesota Council of
Teachers of Mathematics

MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant

1. Be a member of MCTM on date when application is submitted.
   
2. Obtain the approval of your supervisor and (if applicable) superintendent.
   
3. Complete a MCTM Grant Application.
   
4. Write a brief description of the project (maximum 2 pages) addressing the following:
   a. statement of need
   b. purpose
   c. project activities
   d. plan of action
   e. ability to replicate
   f. ITEMIZED proposed budget
   
5. Conduct the project and submit the results or progress of your results about their project at either
   the fall or spring mathematics conference, no later than one year after receiving the grant and/or write
   an article describing your project for Math Bits within one year of completion.
   

Grant applications may be for almost any innovative purpose that involves students in a unique way. Eligible expenses include supplies, materials, equipment, printing, etc. These funds are not intended for student travel such as field trips or for the personal gain of the Project Director.

Grant awards will be based on the recommendation of the MCTM Teacher Incentive Grant task force, which is appointed by the Executive Board. Announcement of the grant recipients will be made by December 15th and June 15th.

The committee will determine the recipients of the grants based on the following criteria:
a. Innovation/addresses Standards
b. establishment of needs
c. activities clearly stated
d. realistic plan of action
e. ability to replicate
f. proposed resources/expenditures appropriate

To apply, send five (5) copies of the Application Form, Budget, and Narrative to the Grant Committee Chairman.

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