{"id":77,"date":"2018-07-25T15:17:55","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T19:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2023-08-22T16:41:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:41:42","slug":"mini-grant-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/mini-grants\/mini-grant-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini-Grant FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Mini-Grant FAQs<\/h1>\nQ: Can all teachers apply for WHSTEP Mini-Grant funds?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0No. Funds are available only to teachers in our member districts of Bourne, Falmouth, and Mashpee, Massachusetts.\nQ: I would like to partner or consult with a scientist on my project. How can I find a match?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0WHSTEP can help! We maintain a registry of science outreach volunteers, and have liaisons at each of the local research institutions and agencies.\nQ: How many Mini-Grants are funded each year?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0The number varies, but\u00a0most proposals are funded partially or in full<\/em>\u00a0if they meet the grant criteria spelled out in the cover letter and explained more clearly in the FAQs.\nQ: Can I use WHSTEP Mini-Grant funds to take my students on a whale watch?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0No. Proposals should demonstrate the capacity to become self-sustaining. One-time, special events may be considered with a description of pre- and post-event curriculum and products.\nQ: Do proposals have to be for science projects only?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0No. In fact, projects in mathematics and engineering are encouraged!\nQ: What about interdisciplinary projects, for example Language & Arts Science?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0Fine, provided that math, science and\/or engineering is a\u00a0strong component<\/em>\u00a0of the proposal.\nQ: Can I use WHSTEP funds to replenish my science kits?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0No. Funds are intended to create opportunities\u00a0not ordinarily<\/em>\u00a0funded by the schools.\nQ: Can I apply for equipment or materials for my classroom?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0Yes, provided that the materials are an integral part of an instructional plan that uses a new or innovative approach to teaching.\nQ: By “technology” do you mean computers?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0No. The word “technology,” as used in\u00a0Woods Hole Science & Technology Education Partnership<\/em>, is interpreted by the Partnership to mean engineering and design (i.e. application of the principles of math and science).\nQ: When and how can I submit a mini-grant proposal?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0Proposals can be submitted\u00a0any time<\/strong>\u00a0during the year! Proposals are reviewed twice a year, in November and March.\nQ: How much funding can I expect to receive? How soon are funds available?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0Up to $500 per proposal. Consideration is given to one-year renewals. Funds are available right away, following grant approval.\nQ: What if I’m not sure if my idea is okay for a WHSTEP Mini-Grant?<\/strong>
\nA:\u00a0By all means, contact us at whstep.network at gmail.com.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mini-Grant FAQs Q: Can all teachers apply for WHSTEP Mini-Grant funds? A:\u00a0No. Funds are available only to teachers in our member districts of Bourne, Falmouth, and Mashpee, Massachusetts. Q: I would like to partner or consult with a scientist on my project. How can I find a match? A:\u00a0WHSTEP can help! We maintain a registry…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":61,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":386,"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/77\/revisions\/386"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/whstep\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}