Irving-based First Choice Power awarding energy-themed grants to teachers

by PegNews wire

IRVING — Irving-based First Choice Power is accepting online applications for First Choice Power Classroom Energy Innovation Grants until Sept. 15. First Choice Power will award grants to inventive teachers across Texas for original projects that stimulate and inspire young minds to discuss energy and energy-efficiency in the classroom.

"Teachers positively impact their students every year," said Brian Hayduk, president of First Choice Power. "Energy is a growing issue, and today's students are the key to its future. Classroom Energy Innovation Grants are one way we are doing our part to help support innovative learning."

To apply:

-- Applications must be submitted online by the deadline, Sept. 15, to be considered for grants.

-- Full-time Texas K-12 teachers and pre-K teachers with an early childhood license in communities served by First Choice Power are eligible.

-- The application must include a project description, objectives, budget, and evaluation.

For more information on applying for a First Choice Power Classroom Energy Innovation Grant, visit the website. The 2009 First Choice Power Classroom Innovation Energy Grant applications are available online and due Sept. 15.

Source: First Choice Power