The American Immigration Law Foundation will award grants nationwide for the 2008-2009 school year, of $100 to $500, to fund a limited number of K-12 grade level projects that provide education about immigrants and immigration. The Foundation seeks to fund activities that are innovative and supportive of AILF's mission of promoting the benefits of immigrants to our nation.

Applications are limited to educators teaching in public or private primary, intermediate, and secondary level schools. Proposals that are classroom-based will receive strong consideration, and the Foundation encourages projects that can be replicated in other classrooms across the nation. Funds for field-trips will not be granted. Grants are non-renewable. AILF is always looking for innovative and creative ideas, this year focus will be emphasized on proposals that relate to the following categories:

• Innovative use of technology
• Underrepresented minorities
• Community outreach and partnerships with community based organizations
• Math and science

Submissions will be accepted in June and November of 2008. Grants will be awarded bi-annually with submissions deadlines on June 1, 2008 and November 28, 2008. Recipients will be selected by AILF's Curriculum Advisory Board and announced in July, 2008 and December 2008. Grants will be paid to the teacher submitting the proposal. Funds will be disbursed in July and December and participants will have one year to complete their projects. A summary lesson plan and sample materials must be submitted in hard copy and electronically to AILF by that time, and become the property of AILF, for use on the Foundation website and in print materials.

Application Components (you must include each of these items!)

1. 1. A completed application form.
   
   
2. 2. An essay detailing the objectives of the proposed project, a time-line for the activity, a list of resources to be used and/or created, and an explanation of how the proposed project might be used by others. Also, please include at least one paragraph of autobiographical information, and tell us about any previous immigration-related curriculum activities you have conducted.
   
   
3. 3. Proposed budget with estimated expenses.
   
   
4. 4. Recommendation letter from principal on school letter head.