Jan Stauber Grant -- THE Journal

Win $500 for introducing your English class

Available Funds/Award: $500

Opens: Aug. 26, 2013

Proposals Due: May 1, 2014

Final Applications Due: May 1, 2014

Recurring? Annually

Granting Organization: The Beacon Society

Description: The Beacon Society awards funds to schools and organizations that introduce Sherlock Holmes to youth.

Requirements: Mail and application.

Eligibility: Schools and literacy programs

Application Link: http://www.beaconsociety.com/

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