Applications open June 20, 2024 at 12 AM and are due by July 20, 2024 by 11:59 PM. Classroom grants can be used for projects and materials relating to the core subjects (Science, Literacy, Math, Art, Physical Education, and Social Studies). Supplies include but are not limited to, the purchase of books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”AVAILABLE AWARDS” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”45px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-2d73a3cc-41e2-433c-8b14-af3cc9cbe3f9%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color=”gcid-2d73a3cc-41e2-433c-8b14-af3cc9cbe3f9″ border_radii_image=”on|62px|62px|62px|62px” image_icon_width=”37px” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” image_icon_custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_custom_padding_tablet=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding_phone=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true”]<\/p>\n The number of classroom grants awarded will depend on the total number of applicants. Grants are available for up to $2,000, pending availability and demand. We anticipate that we can award 50 recipients. Within one month of receiving the award, classroom leads must submit a one-page report on the use of funds and its impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”ELIGIBILITY” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_placement=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”45px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color=”gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc” border_radii_image=”on|62px|62px|62px|62px” image_icon_width=”37px” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” image_icon_custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_custom_padding_tablet=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding_phone=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”APPLICATION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”45px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-cea47b78-a2f0-48f5-befd-304ee40988a6%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color=”gcid-cea47b78-a2f0-48f5-befd-304ee40988a6″ border_radii_image=”on|62px|62px|62px|62px” image_icon_width=”37px” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” image_icon_custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” image_icon_custom_padding_tablet=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding_phone=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true”]<\/p>\n Each application will be evaluated by a panel of experts and given a value out of 30 points. Applications will be evaluated based on the following:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_text=”Apply Now” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ button_alignment=”center” custom_button=”on” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc%22:%91%22button_text_color%22,%22button_border_color%22%93}” button_text_color=”gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc” button_border_color=”gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc” button_url=”https:\/\/empower.icnarelief.org\/register\/empower”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_blurb title=”TERMS & CONDITIONS” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”45px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-cea47b78-a2f0-48f5-befd-304ee40988a6%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color=”gcid-cea47b78-a2f0-48f5-befd-304ee40988a6″ border_radii_image=”on|62px|62px|62px|62px” image_icon_width=”37px” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” image_icon_custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_custom_padding_tablet=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding_phone=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true”]<\/p>\n ICNA Relief does not assume any responsibility or liability for the misuse of products or services purchased with the funds from this grant. This grant aims to empower students and teachers in the classroom and at home to achieve greatness through education. Please act responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=”Full Terms & Conditions” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ closed_title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” closed_title_font_size=”24px” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” icon_color=”#000000″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px”]<\/p>\n USE OF GRANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. The copy of the Grant Offer Letter must be returned to ICNA Relief immediately, having been signed by an authorized person of your institution<\/span><\/p>\n b. The grant may be used only for the purposes outlined in your Grant Application, and any unused amount shall be refunded.<\/span><\/p>\n c. Any duplicate request for funding will make the applicant ineligible.<\/span> e. ICNA Relief reserve the right to withhold payment of any grant if all the conditions are not met satisfactorily.<\/span><\/p>\n f. ICNA Relief\u2019s liability in relation to the project is limited to payment of the grant.<\/span> a. Progress reports must be provided. Evidence of project delivery is a requirement of the grant. Progress reports are required at six-monthly intervals from the date that we inform you of your grant through a Grant Offer Letter until completion of the project. We also require confirmation of the expenditure funded by the grant. If applicant does not provide progress reports as required, ICNA Relief reserve the right to reclaim the grant.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n VISITS AND DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. Proper accounts must be available for inspection at any reasonable time.<\/span><\/p>\n b. The applicant must keep grant paperwork for a minimum of three years from the end of the fiscal year in which the grant was made.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPARENCY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. An acknowledgment of the source of your grant must appear in your annual report and accounts and publicity or literature concerning the project we have funded unless otherwise agreed.<\/span><\/p>\n b. Unless otherwise agreed, you will use the ICNA Relief USA logo in accordance with our guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n c. In the event of any significant or otherwise notable research or other published work is funded by the grant, you will agree to make the results of the research freely available to the public within a reasonable period unless otherwise agreed with us. You must acknowledge ICNA Relief USA in any findings you publish. You agree to submit any publications to us for our written approval in advance of publication. ICNA Relief USA will have the right to use the results of such research or published work as it sees fit in whatever form such research or published work appears.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. The applicant may not transfer or assign any part of the grant or any rights relating to it to another educational institution or individual unless applicant has entered into an agreement which has been authorized by ICNA Relief in writing permitting applicant to work with another educational institution in the project.<\/span><\/p>\n b. The applicant must ensure to have appropriate security measures in place to protect the personal data. This is the \u2018integrity and confidentiality principle of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), also known as the security principle.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF GRANT\/REPAYMENT OF GRANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. ICNA Relief will require repayment of the grant if applicant become insolvent or go into administration, receivership, or liquidation; cease to be a registered charity or hold charitable status; become legally ineligible to hold the grant; if the project for which the grant was awarded has not been completed; or if funds have not been fully spent.<\/span><\/p>\n b. ICNA Relief may suspend payment of all or part of the grant if we wish to investigate any matters concerning the grant. ICNA Relief accept no liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, of a suspension, even if the investigation finds no cause for concern.<\/span><\/p>\n c. If applicant\u2019s educational institution does not meet the requirements set out in this document, ICNA Relief USA reserves the right to require repayment at any time. For example, if<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GENERAL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. You confirm that the information provided on the EMPOWER Grant Application is true and accurate. By signing it, you confirm that to the best of your knowledge, the information given in your Grant Application is accurate and agree that your educational institution will adhere to these terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n b. ICNA Relief USA accepts no liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, that may arise from the running of your project, the use of the grant, or from suspension or termination of the grant. If you pay any or part of the grant to a third party, you have sole control over their selection, and you are responsible for ensuring that they use the grant in compliance with these terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_blurb title=”FAQ” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”u||divi||400″ icon_placement=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”45px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color=”gcid-f468a792-bfed-466d-9a94-f3003d1d7bdc” border_radii_image=”on|62px|62px|62px|62px” image_icon_width=”37px” image_icon_custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” image_icon_custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_custom_padding_tablet=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding_phone=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” toggle_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” toggle_font_size=”24px” icon_color=”#000000″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”24px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can teachers purchase the supplies before the grant is awarded?” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” open=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n No<\/strong>, teachers can not purchase the supplies before the grant is awarded.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Full Terms & Conditions” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n USE OF GRANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. The copy of the Grant Offer Letter must be returned to ICNA Relief immediately, having been signed by an authorized person of your institution<\/span><\/p>\n b. The grant may be used only for the purposes outlined in your Grant Application, and any unused amount shall be refunded.<\/span><\/p>\n c. Any duplicate request for funding will make the applicant ineligible.<\/span> e. ICNA Relief reserve the right to withhold payment of any grant if all the conditions are not met satisfactorily.<\/span><\/p>\n f. ICNA Relief\u2019s liability in relation to the project is limited to payment of the grant.<\/span> a. Progress reports must be provided. Evidence of project delivery is a requirement of the grant. Progress reports are required at six-monthly intervals from the date that we inform you of your grant through a Grant Offer Letter until completion of the project. We also require confirmation of the expenditure funded by the grant. If applicant does not provide progress reports as required, ICNA Relief reserve the right to reclaim the grant.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n VISITS AND DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. Proper accounts must be available for inspection at any reasonable time.<\/span><\/p>\n b. The applicant must keep grant paperwork for a minimum of three years from the end of the fiscal year in which the grant was made.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPARENCY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. An acknowledgment of the source of your grant must appear in your annual report and accounts and publicity or literature concerning the project we have funded unless otherwise agreed.<\/span><\/p>\n b. Unless otherwise agreed, you will use the ICNA Relief USA logo in accordance with our guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n c. In the event of any significant or otherwise notable research or other published work is funded by the grant, you will agree to make the results of the research freely available to the public within a reasonable period unless otherwise agreed with us. You must acknowledge ICNA Relief USA in any findings you publish. You agree to submit any publications to us for our written approval in advance of publication. ICNA Relief USA will have the right to use the results of such research or published work as it sees fit in whatever form such research or published work appears.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. The applicant may not transfer or assign any part of the grant or any rights relating to it to another educational institution or individual unless applicant has entered into an agreement which has been authorized by ICNA Relief in writing permitting applicant to work with another educational institution in the project.<\/span><\/p>\n b. The applicant must ensure to have appropriate security measures in place to protect the personal data. This is the \u2018integrity and confidentiality principle of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), also known as the security principle.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF GRANT\/REPAYMENT OF GRANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. ICNA Relief will require repayment of the grant if applicant become insolvent or go into administration, receivership, or liquidation; cease to be a registered charity or hold charitable status; become legally ineligible to hold the grant; if the project for which the grant was awarded has not been completed; or if funds have not been fully spent.<\/span><\/p>\n b. ICNA Relief may suspend payment of all or part of the grant if we wish to investigate any matters concerning the grant. ICNA Relief accept no liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, of a suspension, even if the investigation finds no cause for concern.<\/span><\/p>\n c. If applicant\u2019s educational institution does not meet the requirements set out in this document, ICNA Relief USA reserves the right to require repayment at any time. For example, if<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GENERAL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n a. You confirm that the information provided on the EMPOWER Grant Application is true and accurate. By signing it, you confirm that to the best of your knowledge, the information given in your Grant Application is accurate and agree that your educational institution will adhere to these terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n b. ICNA Relief USA accepts no liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, that may arise from the running of your project, the use of the grant, or from suspension or termination of the grant. If you pay any or part of the grant to a third party, you have sole control over their selection, and you are responsible for ensuring that they use the grant in compliance with these terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Will the school reimburse the teacher?” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n No<\/strong>, the school will not reimburse the teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can the school keep the award check, partial funds, and or supplies?” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n No<\/strong>, the teachers will be awarded, and they are the legal owner of the supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n 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Statistics show that new teachers rarely remain in the profession beyond their first year, and yet, few education improvement programs are aimed to support them.\u00a0A student\u2019s success is traced directly to their teachers, which is why ICNA Relief has created the EMPOWER […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" full_height=\"yes\" parallax=\"content-moving\" disable_element=\"yes\" css=\".vc_custom_1628092995417{background-image: url(https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/06\/b2s-31.png?id=403) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size:cover !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"EMPOWER GRANT\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_column_text]Learn more below about the various programs of Back2School that help ensure success for our local students, parents, and educators!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_btn title=\"Our Programs\" style=\"custom\" custom_background=\"#ed8733\" custom_text=\"#ffffff\" shape=\"square\" align=\"center\" button_block=\"true\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_btn title=\"Ways To Give\" style=\"custom\" custom_background=\"#8bd4db\" custom_text=\"#ffffff\" shape=\"square\" align=\"center\" button_block=\"true\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row_content_no_spaces\" full_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"top\" css=\".vc_custom_1720534808578{background-image: url(https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/08\/EMPOWER-Grant-Banner_Webslider.png?id=629) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1628093514174{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\" gap=\"35\"][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"A BRIGHTER FUTURE\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n Teachers are the backbone of the education system, but they are often overlooked. Statistics show that new teachers rarely remain in the profession beyond their first year, and yet, few education improvement programs are aimed to support them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>A student\u2019s success is traced directly to their teachers, which is why ICNA Relief has created the EMPOWER Grant, so they have the means to form a legacy of great students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=\"A Closer Look\" style=\"outline-custom\" outline_custom_color=\"#000000\" outline_custom_hover_background=\"#ed8733\" outline_custom_hover_text=\"#ffffff\" shape=\"round\" align=\"left\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Ficnarelief.org%2Fback2school%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F23%2F2021%2F08%2FEMPOWER-Grant-Banner-02.png|||\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_1628093435342{background-image: url(https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/06\/b2s-19.png?id=273) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\"][vc_single_image image=\"723\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_shadow_border\" onclick=\"img_link_large\" css_animation=\"none\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_empty_space height=\"40px\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" css=\".vc_custom_1622751383409{background-color: #ed8733 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_row_inner equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"ABOUT EMPOWER GRANT\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeInLeft\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"top\" gap=\"10\"][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"far fa-calendar\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" align=\"right\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#ffd663\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"5\/6\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"SAVE THE DATE\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]Applications open June 20, 2024 at 12 AM and are due by July 20, 2024 by 11:59 PM. Classroom grants can be used for projects and materials relating to the core subjects (Science, Literacy, Math, Art, Physical Education, and Social Studies). Supplies include but are not limited to, the purchase of books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"top\" gap=\"10\"][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-trophy\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" align=\"right\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#7ad2dc\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"5\/6\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"AVAILABLE AWARDS\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]The number of classroom grants awarded will depend on the total number of applicants. 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d. The project must start within 30 days of the date of the Grant Offer Letter unless otherwise agreed by ICNA Relief in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n
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