NEW! Central States/Klett World Languages Grant for Project-Based Learning in World Language Education

Details:

• Total Awards: Four grants of up to $500 each will be awarded.

• Recipients: World Language teachers (K-12 and College level) within the Central States region.

• Grant Purpose: Funding will support teachers in implementing their project-based learning initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant Profile:

  • Current K-12 or College-level World Language teachers.

  • Must be employed at a school or institution within the Central States region.

  • Applicant’s state organization must be a state member of the Central States Advisory Council 

• Project Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate the integration of project-based learning (PBL) strategies in language teaching.

  • Projects should be aimed at fostering students’ communicative competence and cultural understanding while addressing real-world problems.

Application Requirements:

• Application Form: Complete the official application form and supporting documents via link on this page by January 15, 2025.

• Project Proposal:

  • Description of the PBL initiative (maximum 1,000 words).

  • Explanation of how the project tackles a real-world problem.

  • Objectives and expected outcomes.

  • Proposed timeline for implementation.

  • Budget detailing how the $500 grant will be used.

• Supporting Documents: (Optional)

  • Any supplementary materials such as lesson plans, student work samples, or past project examples.

Judging Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Innovation in Language Teaching – Creativity in using PBL to engage students in meaningful language learning.

2. Sustainability – The potential for the project to be sustained or scaled over time.

3. Student Engagement – Level of student involvement and the expected educational benefits.

4. Feasibility – Realistic planning, timeline, and use of grant funds.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

• Winners Announced: by February 15, 2025

• Project Implementation Period: February 15, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Grant Recipient Responsibilities:

1. Recipient agrees to submit a report by December 31, 2025, including:

   • A summary of outcomes and lessons learned.

   • Documentation of how the grant funds were used.

   • Photos or videos of the project in action.

2. Recipient agrees to participate in a webinar with the other grant recipients showcasing the project in the spring of 2026.

Contact Information:

For questions or further information, please contact grants@csctfl.org.