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Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award
Support for human rights learning projects
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This award provides up to $5,000 annually to support home economics teachers. It funds student learning projects on local and global human rights issues within the home economics curriculum.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student learning projects on local and global human rights issues
- Home economics classroom projects based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Community-involved projects linked to human rights learning
- Projects that build knowledge about local and global citizenry
Documents Needed
- Completed General Application Form
- Project proposal
- Completed application submitted electronically in Word
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian middle school home economics educators
- Canadian secondary school home economics educators
- Human ecology teachers
- Family studies educators
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not home economics, human ecology, or family studies teachers
- Projects unrelated to students’ human rights learning
- Projects outside the home economics curriculum
Eligible expenses
- Supplies for human rights-related classroom projects
- Honoraria for local elders or experts
- Local transportation and museum or venue admission
- Virtual learning experience admission fees
- Project materials such as food or fabric costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing needs and costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Direct benefit to students’ human rights learning
- Alignment with the home economics curriculum
- Growth in student understanding and appreciation of global citizenry
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application form
- Use the General Application Form provided by the program.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the form and prepare the project details.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed application electronically as a Word attachment to grants@chef-fcef.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants may apply in advance of the semester.
- A report and original receipts are required after the project ends.
- Unused funds must be returned.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Teachers may apply in advance of the semester.
- A report and original receipts are required at the end of the project.
- Unused funds must be returned.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award Program
What is the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award?
This award provides up to $5,000 annually to support home economics teachers. It funds student learning projects on local and global human rights issues within the home economics curriculum.
How much funding can be received?
Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award program?
To be eligible for the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award program, you must:
Home economics teacher applicant
Human rights learning project
Aligned with home economics curriculum
What expenses are eligible under Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award?
Student learning projects on local and global human rights issues
Home economics classroom projects based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Community-involved projects linked to human rights learning
Projects that build knowledge about local and global citizenry
Who can I contact for more information about the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award?
You can contact Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) by email at grants@chef-fcef.ca.
Where is the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award available?
The Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award is a Grant and Funding