Great Lakes Center for Youth Development is accepting applications for the Judy Watson Olson Education Enrichment Award in honor of former GLCYD President and CEO, Judy Watson Olson.

Judyspent her career ensuring youth had the support they needed to grow into successful adults.

This $500 award assists Upper Peninsula K-12 schools, teachers, or organizations with programs that help youth succeed academically. Examples of potential projects include homework clubs, field trips, mentoring or literacy support.

One $500 award will be presented at the Excellence in Education Week Awards program on Monday, April 24 at Northern Michigan University. Attendance at the program is encouraged. It is preferred that funds be utilized within one year.

Award Criteria

Applicants must be from Upper Peninsula school districts, College Access Networks or other youth-serving organizations. Selection will be based on how the program addresses an unmet need, how it helps youth succeed academically, the number of youth served, and other compelling data as determined by the selection committee.

The recipient organization CEO will be responsible for ensuring that award funds are utilized according to the approved project purpose. A brief evaluation report, including financial reporting, will be required. Awardees must be nonprofit organizations.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Thompson at . Copies of this information may be found on

Send your completed application postmarked by FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 to:

Great Lakes Center for Youth Development

712 Chippewa Square, Suite 200

Marquette, MI 49855

Or fax to: 249-1462

Or e-mail signed copy to Karen Thompson at:

Application for Judy Watson Olson Education Enrichment Award

Submission Date
School/Organization
Address
Contact Person, Title
Phone
E-Mail
UNMET NEED: Briefly describe the project and how it addresses an unmet need.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Briefly describe how the program will help youth succeed academically.
YOUTH SERVED: Briefly describe who will be served and *estimated number of youth served. (*This must be included or your score may be negatively impacted.)
OTHER COMPELLING INFORMATION: Please share any other compelling information that has not been asked.
PROJECT BUDGET: Please describe how the funds will be used and provide a budget.
Budget item name: / Amount:
Budget item name: / Amount:
Budget item name: / Amount:
Total Budget Amount: $500.00

I understand that project costs above the amount of the award are my responsibility and that funds will be used for the stated purpose.

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Applicant Date Superintendent or CEO Date