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NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK:LA SEMAINE DU FRANÇAISNOVEMBER 5-11, 2007 & 2008 |
NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK GRANTS FOR 2008
The AATF is pleased to announce that the Executive Council has approved funding for additional Grants for National French Week 2007 which will take place November 5-11. This money is in addition to regular AATF Small Grants and will be for projects of all types related to National French Week. The maximum award will be $500. Both AATF chapters and individual members may apply. Projects related to the themes of National French Week (Cuisine; the Arts and Arts and Crafts; Community Events; Sports, Games, and Traditions; Science, Technology, and Careers; and Music and Dance) and reaching the widest audience will be given priority.
Proposals from chapters should include
Proposals from individuals should include
- the chapter name and the person designated to be responsible for the project (this may be a chapter officer but does not have to be);
- a one-page (minimum) summary of the project which includes a description and the names and responsibilities of the organizing team or committee as well as plans to obtain appropriate proclamations and publicity;
- the anticipated budget including funds contributed by the chapter or any additional funding sources;
- evidence of a multiplier effect such as plans to reach the maximum number of people in the school and local community;
- a letter of support from the chapter president outlining the chapter's commitment to the project.
Proposals will be evaluated by a national committee which will determine the recipients. Applications should not exceed five pages and must be postmarked by June 15, 2008. The original application materials and three copies should be submitted to AATF National French Week Grants, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901.
- the chapter name where the applicant is located and evidence that the local chapter has been informed of the project;
- a one-page (minimum) summary of the project which includes a description and the names and responsibilities of the organizing team or committee as well as plans to obtain appropriate proclamations and publicity;
- the anticipated budget including evidence of additional means of support which may include but are not limited to support from the local AATF chapter, school or business support, plans to charge entrance fees, support from local French or Francophone agencies or the Alliance française;
- evidence of a multiplier effect such as plans to reach the maximum number of people in the local community.
For more information contact AATF National Headquarters, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901; Tel: (618) 453-5731; Fax: (618) 453-5733; E-mail: abrate@siu.edu
Created: April 27, 2000
Last update: May 18, 2008