The Northeast Regional Advisory Council (NERAC) has a goal of improving the field of experiential education by developing and supporting a community of practitioners and experiential programs. To that end, NERAC sets aside a certain amount of money in its budget each year to be given out in the form of small grants. This amount varies as does the size of the grant. A typical amount might be in the range of $250 to $1,000.
The goal of the Project Fund is to support projects that will bring a positive benefit to the region and to AEE as a whole. Projects must be applied to new initiatives.
We encourage any member working on an event or project that works to strengthen experiential education to apply for support through NERAC. We hope that we can support innovative projects that will make a difference such as:
o expanding the possibilities for classroom teachers
o creating archives of practices which can be used to inspire further work
o developing dialogues and events that bring educators together
o supporting research
o insert your great idea here!
While any AEE member is welcome to apply for funding, projects occurring in the Northeast Region and/or being facilitated by Northeast region members will be given preference.
Applicants to the Project Fund must:
o Be current student, individual or organizational members of the Association for Experiential Education
o Submit an application covering the following topics:
1.What is the nature and scope of the project?
2.Who and what will be involved?
3.How the project will be communicated to AEE and the EE community?
4. How will the program impact AEE or EE?
5. Proposed Budget including the following information…
a. Total budget of project
b. How project fund money would be applied
o Not seek funding for a project that brings financial gain to themselves.
o Commit to follow-up activity such as…
o a final report
o a conference workshop
o a publication for the webpage or newsletter
o a new activity or program
o Agree to have your application and follow up materials published by AEE.
Please submit your application electronically to the current Membership Services Chair of the Northeast Region Advisory Council. This information can be found on the AEE website’s Northeast Region page. Applications are reviewed at the next Council meeting, (mid January, mid April, mid September) and you can expect to hear back from us within a month of our meeting.
The Membership Services Chair can also provide information on successful past applicants and other advice to guide your application process.
Please send proposals for the NERAC Project Fund to:
Membership Services Chair
Julie Clemons
Questions? Email Julie:
julie.clemons@dartmouth.edu
