Does your local school know about Lafarge Ravena’s Environmental and Safety Scholars Grant Program?

I hope so.

It’s a great opportunity that reflects our commitment to safety and the community, through the promotion of environmental and safety awareness programs in area schools.

The grant program encourages students, teachers, administrators, and other members of the school community to develop ideas that help improve the environment or safety of the school.

A panel made up of members from the community evaluates each project proposal based on technical and educational merits and awards up to $1,000 to fund the winning project(s). Specifically, the panel looks for projects that have clear objectives, positive results and easy to replicate, practical steps that other schools or organizations can adopt.

Last year, the Green Club at Clarksville Elementary School in Bethlehem received a $1,000 grant to launch a school-wide composting program.

Schools interested in participating in the program should download and complete the Environmental and Safety Scholars Grant application below, and submit it via email to:
lafargeravenafacts@lafarge-na.com (preferred) or by mail to:

Project proposals are due no later than Monday, February 28, 2011. Download the application by clicking here. Winners will be announced here on Monday, March 28, 2011.

I look forward to reading this year’s exciting proposals!