Petey Giroux Dragonfly Grants for EE and the ArtsPetey Giroux Dragonfly Grant


The Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia is pleased to offer mini-grant awards for up to $1,000 for Environmental Education /Performing and Visual Arts Projects in honor of Environmental Educator, Petey Giroux (1945-2008).

Petey was a master at using the power of the performing and visual arts to support her teaching; bringing much joy and enthusiasm to her work. In presenting these grants to any Georgia educator of K-12th grade students (including those in public and private schools, home schools, scout troops, religious groups, community organizations, 4-H Clubs, etc.), we honor Petey’s life of service and her legacy of environmental education through the arts.




Petey Awards Given to 10 Coordinators

For recognition of ten or more years of service to Project WET, ten state coordinators were honored at the 2011 national Project WET conference by receiving the first "Petey" awards. The award was named in memory of Petey Giroux-Georgia Coordinator and tireless promoter of water education-who passed away in 2008.
 
The recipients were Karla Beatty, Joey Breaux, Cindy Etgen, Rose Long, Philip Osborne, Amy Picotte, Julie Scanlin, Kerry Schwartz, Janet Vail, and Georgia Project WET Coordinator, Monica Kilpatrick.
 
Each statue was a hand-made replica of the One World One Water sculpture by artist Rik Sargent, which was a gift to Project WET by friend of the Foundation, Valerie Gates.
 
Congratulations Monica and to all those who have worked so hard.

 

















Now Accepting Grant Applications!

The deadline for applications is January 20, 2012. 

Grant recipients will be notified the week of February 13, 2012 and funding will be awarded by February 29, 2012.   Recipients will be asked to give a brief presentation about their project at the EEA annual conference on March 30, 2012.  Scholarship funding for registration only to this conference for (1) presenter is included in this grant.  Funded projects must be completed by July 31, 2012 and a final report must be postmarked by August 17, 2012, including all receipts for expenditures.  Mini-grant proposals will only be accepted from current members of EEA. 

Checklist of general grant guidelines to be completed before submitting:

  • My grant proposal promotes understanding of environmental issues through the visual or performing arts.
  • My grant proposal does not seek more than $1,000.  (I may submit different proposals, however I understand each applicant may receive only one grant award.
  • If funded, I commit to follow up communication with EEA concerning the execution of this grant with a brief presentation at the EEA Conference in March 2012 and a brief final report.  Photos, video, PowerPoint, etc. are acceptable.
  • I understand that my project(s) must include ADULT supervision.
  • If applicable my principal has approved this project.
  • I have viewed the scoring rubric and understand the guidelines that will be used to score my application.
  • If funded, I understand that a check will be made out to my school or organization if applicable. 
  • If funded, I agree to retain all receipts and attach them to the “Funds Distribution Form.”   This form will be sent with the grant check prior to onset of project. 
  • If funded, I agree to submit a final report that will be postmarked by August 17, 2012.  


2012 Dragonfly Grant Application

For more information about this grant, please email the Dragonfly Grant Committee.


Past Grant Recipients:

The Petey Giroux Dragonfly Grant Program began in 2009.  This grant is made possible by donations throughout the year to fund a project chosen each winter.  Read about past grant recipients.