Deadline: 01-Oct-20
The Shevchenko Foundation is seeking applications for the Education Program to support individuals, collectives, organizations, and educational and scholarly institutions for the development and advancement of the teaching of Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian Studies as well as for the teaching of the Ukrainian language.
The actual amount of assistance will depend on the scope of the project and available Foundation resources.
The Shevchenko Foundation supports projects and programs that
- Have an identifiable Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian content;
- Are on a national or regional level;
- Reflect a high degree of excellence, and
- Reach a diverse and broad audience.
Furthermore, applicants need to be aware that
- The Shevchenko Foundation funds only up to 50% of total project or program costs.
- Each application must provide a full budget, including all sources of revenue and all expenses for the entire project or program.
- Applicants will retain copyright integrity.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee that the Shevchenko Foundation will provide any financing for the project.
Eligible Projects
The Education Program funds projects related to:
- Resource and curriculum development at the K-12 level in both public and community-based schools, as well as at the university and continuing education levels e.g. preparation and publication of teaching materials;
- Creative initiatives in educational programs, e.g. internet or new media-based programs, distance learning;
- Professional development for educators, e.g. costs associated with attending or organizing seminars, workshops, etc.;
- Teaching Ukrainian language and Ukrainian Canadian subjects at the post-secondary level, e.g. support for the establishment of new programs at recognized Canadian institutions of higher learning;
- Subsidies to established and recognized academic publishers in Canada for the publication of scholarly works on Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian topics
Eligibility Criteria
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recognized in their field of endeavour.
- Applications from individuals must be supported by letters of reference from peers or others familiar with the applicant’s body of work, experience in the field, and ability to undertake and deliver the project.
- Grants to individuals will cover costs and expenses associated with the project, but will not provide for living allowances or personal remuneration.
- Individuals do not need to apply through a recognized charity with a charitable number.
For more information, visit https://shevchenkofoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-EDUCATION-PROGRAM-Educational-Projects-Individuals-v2-1.pdf