Empower Grant Program
Poudre Valley REA is SO excited to launch our new Empower Grant Program for the 2021-2022 school year. We will award $20,000 total to teachers in Larimer, Weld and Boulder County.
2021-2022 Timeline
Applications accepted August 15 - November 1, 2021
Winners notified by November 30, 2021
Check presentations in December, before winter break
Program Guidelines
Applicants must be from a school located in Larimer, Weld or Boulder County
Priority will be given to schools/teachers serving PVREA members
One application per teacher, per year
PVREA can approve up to $2,000 per teacher
Project should be STEAM focused (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics)
No food, furniture, athletic equipment or any other consumable
Funds should be used within the school year the application is received
All monies received must go toward the applicant's specified request
Complete application including-
Number of students impacted
Number of students that attend school at that location
Teacher's plan (STEAM focused)
Itemized list for project materials
Principal's signature approval verifying program is within the district's educational plan
Agreement for PVREA to follow up and share stories
Photo/video release for teachers and students