Grant Information

The Redwood Region Logging Conference (RRLC) is interested in promoting
educational opportunities that help students learn more about the
management and conservation of natural resources in the Redwood Region.
Funding is available for curriculum materials, field trips and other educational
activities that are designed to increase students’ understanding and
appreciation of forest, wildlife, fishery and water resources.
Eligibility: Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Funding: Cap of $200 for single-class project/event or
Cap of $300 for a multiple-class project/event
Time Line: Call for Proposals September 1, 2008
Submission Deadline October 31, 2008
Notify & Award Funds December 1, 2008
Scoring Criteria:
Natural Resource Issue(s) (10 Points)

Clarity of Realistic Goals ( 8 Points)
Continued Educational Materials ( 6 Points)
Number of Students Affected ( 3 Points)
Itemized Budget Description ( 3 Points)
Assessment of Students Learning ( 3 Points)
Creativity ( 2 Points)
MAXIMUM OF 35 POINTS
Submitted proposals will be reviewed and scored by the RRLC Education
Committee along with an additional evaluation by an active teacher.
A minimum score of 15 points is required to qualify a proposal for
consideration by the RRLC Education Committee.

RRLC Education Committee will fund the highest scoring proposals within the
allocated budget each year. Additionally, the RRLC Education Committee
may adjust the amount of requested funds on an application.
Awarded funds must be used during the school year that includes the above
award date and all proposed projects/event are required to be an approved
school activity.
Awarded applicants will be required to complete a Post Evaluation Report,
which will be provided with awarded funds. Awarded funds will be made
jointly payable to the teacher/school, as provided by the applicant on the
RRLC Natural Resource Education Funding Application, within 10 days from
the above award date.
This program does not alter the existing RRLC’s reimbursement for bus
transportation costs for authorized classes who attend the RRLC’s Education