Project Description Country: USA Location: Matteson Total Budget: $1,000 Area of Focus: Basic education and literacy Activity Type: Education: General Summary: Grants to teachers for classroom innovative community focused projects The idea for this project came out of collaborations with local educators expressing the need for special funding for creative and innovative projects. This grant will be used for teachers to apply for funding for classroom projects that will enhance the learning experience for students as well as promote community involvement in solving problems. Several classroom grants will be offered to students in grades 6-12. The application process will start in September and end in December. Club members will review applications and visit classrooms to observe the progress and final projects. Project Contact Person District: 6450 Rotary Club of: Matteson Primary Contact: Mia Carter Email: mcarter@villageofmatteson.org Project Status Paid This project is "Paid". This means that the funds from the district have been issued. This project is now being ready for implementation. When this is done, a report needs to be uploaded on the project page and the "Reported" button needs to be clicked, then the status of the project will be changed to "Reported". Project listed for the 2021-22 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Matteson (6450) 25-May-21 $820 $180 $1,000 Total $820 $180 $1,000

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History Log Entries 25-May-21 System Entry System Entry: Creation of project page. 26-May-21 by Rachel Ossyra System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 26-May-21 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Mia Carter. 26-May-21 by Rachel Ossyra System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee. 31-Oct-21 by Ed Graziano System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer. 4-Jan-22 by Susan W Linn Hi Mia, I hope you had a great holiday season. We are halfway through the current Rotary year, and I want to touch base with you about your district grant #3869: Classroom Innovation Grant. Your final report is due 30 days after completion. To complete your report, please log into your account at www.matchinggrants.org. Thanks 20-Mar-22 by Rachel Ossyra Hi Mia, Just a reminder that your final report is due 30 days after project completion, but no later than May 31, 2022. To complete your report, please log into your account at www.matchinggrants.org. Thanks! 15-May-22 by Rachel Ossyra Hi Mia, This is an urgent reminder that your final report is due 30 days after project completion, but no later than May 31, 2022. To complete your report, please log into your account at www.matchinggrants.org. Thanks!