DAR classroom grant applications due April 30

Supporting education is one of the core values of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and its junior membership committee supports that value by offering two $500 classroom grants for teachers in each state and the District of Columbia.

The junior membership committee of the Col. David Hall Chapter and the State of Delaware DAR announced the grant application period opens Wednesday, Feb. 1.

An applicant must be a classroom teacher in a public or private school system for a grade level from kindergarten to 12th grade. Applicants must be sponsored by a local DAR chapter and complete the grant award application. Proposed projects must directly benefit students in the classroom.

Funds may be used for supplies and educational resources, but the applicant must detail how these items help to further the educational goals of the DAR. Grants must directly impact students and may not be used for continuing education or workshops for the teacher.

Teachers can teach a core subject or other group-setting classes in grades K-12. Eligible teachers must hold a contract for the following school year and can have the application endorsed by a principal, headmaster or superintendent to verify employment.

Each chapter may endorse one applicant, and the state committee will choose two teachers to receive grants. To receive an application, interested classroom teachers should contact Janet Maher, Col. David Hall junior membership chair, at janet.maher@yahoo.com or 302-258-3327. Completed applications must be returned to Maher by Sunday, April 30.

DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. Daughters are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, and honoring and supporting those who serve the nation. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join. Members are considered junior members from ages 18-35.

For more information about the Col. David Hall Chapter or joining DAR, contact Janet Maher at janet.maher@yahoo.com.