A+ for Energy Application

Required Fields *

Lead Teacher Email Address *

Lead Teacher First Name *

Lead Teacher Last Name *

Lead Teacher Twitter Handle

School Twitter Handle

Full School Name *

School Address Line 1 *

School Address Line 2

School City/Town *

School Province *

School Postal Code *

School Phone Number *

Who else is involved in your school?

We know that many hands make for light work and it’s important to have school administration on board. Please list at least one colleague that are going to assist with the project. It is recommended you include your school principal and/or other teacher colleagues in the process.

Colleague/Co-applicant Role

Teacher Principal Other

Colleague/Co-applicant Role (Other)

Colleague Teacher Email Address

Colleague Teacher First Name

Colleague Teacher Last Name

Colleague Teacher Twitter Handle

Principal Contact Information

If not included above, please provide your principal’s contact information:

Principal Teacher Email Address

Principal Teacher First Name

Principal Teacher Last Name

Principal Teacher Twitter Handle

Project Information

Student Learning and Experience

This section is all about your students. We are looking for projects that engage and involve students in learning about ENERGY! Focus on the student experience and learning activities for your project. Please describe curriculum goals in the context of energy.

This section will be scored out of 12 points and is worth 45% of your application. Don’t forget to reference the rubric which is available to download on the A+ for Energy webpage!

Describe how this A+ Project will enhance student learning and experience. If applicable, make sure to identify how your project will increase energy efficiency/conservation and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. *

Creativity

It’s time to make your application stand out, tell us why your project is special and showcase how you are going above and beyond with respect to energy & climate education.

This section will be scored out of 6 points and is worth 20% of your application. Don’t forget to reference the rubric which is available to download on the A+ for Energy webpage!

What’s different? What’s innovative? How will the A+ for Energy grant allow you to inspire and engage your students in a new, exciting way? *

What inspired you and/or your students to develop this idea? *

Project Planning & Impacts

This section highlights your plan and shows the judges that you’ve thought things through. Don’t forget to mention how your budget and project activities support the lasting impact of your project.

This section and the ’Partnerships & Sustainability’ section below will be scored out of 10 points and are worth 35% of your application

Many great ideas need a little green. Please list the total amount you are requesting from the A+ for Energy Program. * ($)

Please complete and attach the budget template available to download on the Inside Education A+ for Energy webpage. * https://www.insideeducation.ca/uploads/source/grants/A%2B_Budget_Template.pdf Upload File

Timelines should be realistic, detailed, and outlined monthly. Please list the following key dates: Progress Report December 15, 2020 and final video report June 15, 2021.

Is this A+ Project application an extension of a previous project? *

Yes No

If yes, describe the need addressed by the funding requested. How will additional funds help scale up your existing project?

If you have photos/sketches/plans you can upload them so we can see your space and ideas! (Link to shared file/folder)

Is this grant the sole funding resource for your project? If you are augmenting this grant with others please let us know which ones and how they will work together. *

Partnerships & Sustainability

Describe how your project will connect with the school and broader community as well as opportunities for sustainability and longevity.

This section and the ’Project Planning & Impacts’ section above will be scored out of 10 points and are worth 35% of your application. Don’t forget to reference the rubric which is available to download on the A+ for Energy webpage.

Additional Information

You’re almost done. Just some final questions to make sure we have the energy we need to make this project happen together!

The A+ for Energy Grant Year is for the upcoming school year.

Grant recipients are required to submit an online midpoint project check-in by January 2025. This will include submitting budget information and receipts.

A final video report is due June 2025.

You may also be contacted by Inside Education for quick phone interviews or classroom visits throughout the year!