APPLY FOR THE USROWING GRANT
USRowing and the George Pocock Rowing Foundation formed a partnership in 2015 to bring indoor rowing into middle and high schools across the nation. Erg Ed introduces students to the sport of rowing through a fun, highly engaging curriculum that also teaches students the broader concepts of self-perceived exercise intensity, goal setting, teamwork and so much more!
Erg Ed now runs in nine different cities through our partnership with USRowing: Memphis, TN; Portland, OR; Allentown, PA; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Stockton, CA; San Diego, CA; Everett, WA; and Los Angeles, CA. and we would love to have your city join us!
DATES AND DEADLINES
2020-2021 Grant Application Opens
January 13, 2020
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Conference Call for Grant Support & Questions
February 5, 2020 11:00am PST
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Conference Call for Grant Support & questions
March 6, 2020 8:00am PST
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Conference Call for Grant Support & Questions
March 30, 2020 1:00pm PDT
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** Extra Call Added!** Conference Call for Grant Support & Questions
May 1, 2020 11:00am PDT
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**New DATE!** 2020-2021 Grant Application Due
May 15, 2020 5:00pm PDT
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School District Selections
May 29, 2020
GRANT DETAILS
Participating grantee school districts receive:
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• 20 new Concept2 indoor rowing machines
• Nationally recognized Erg Ed curriculum
• A suite of teaching resources through our online Erg Ed Classroom
• Access to our Erg Ed classroom support videos
• Private Erg Ed Teacher Training for up to 40 physical education teachers in your school district
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• Remote support from Pocock Foundation staff throughout the academic year
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• Program sustainability support for up to five years from the program implimention
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SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
• Designate one teacher as the primary local contact for the Erg Ed program. This person must commit approximately 1-2 hours per week. Duties include liaising with Pocock Foundation staff and supporting local training and program logistics.
• Run Erg Ed in 4-6 middle and/or high schools to reach a total of 2000+ students during each school year.
• Ensure successful completion of Erg Ed evaluation requirements, including student and teacher surveys and Erg Ed participation data.
• Pay school district matching fee of $5,000. This fee is more than quadruple-matched by USRowing to provide funds needed to launch Erg Ed in your school district. The payment schedule is flexible and can be managed to meet your district’s needs and limitations.
• Commit to sustaining the Erg Ed program beyond year one for a minimum of five years.
CONTACT US
Questions?
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Contact Heather Alschuler, Strategic Initiatives Director
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