Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant -- THE Journal

Outfit an active learning classroom worth up to $62,000

Available Funds/Award: Active Learning Center valued at $62,000

Opens: Dec. 1, 2015

Proposals Due: Feb. 12, 2016

Recipients Notified: March 2016

Recurring? Annual

Granting Organization: Steelcase Education

Description: The Active Learning Center grant covers furniture, technology and training for an active learning classroom.

Requirements: Apply online.

Eligibility: Grade 6-12 schools, technical and trade schools, colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Mexico

Application Link: http://www.steelcase.com/discover/information/education/active-learning-center-grant/#how-to-apply

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