Grant I - Conference Travel Opportunities

The Teaching American History (TAH) grant has a limited amount of funds available to teachers from participating schools to use for travel to conferences and other professional development opportunities. Funds are available on a first-com, first-serve basis and are subject to approval by the TAH steering committee. Grants for conference travel are limited to $1,200 each.

To apply:

Submit a copy of the Application for Teaching American History Conference Travel form, including your name, your destination, the dates of your travel, and an estimated budget. These forms can be obtained from your district liaison or from Karen Montecalvo.

The steering committee will review all of the travel proposals on a rolling basis, and your liaison will notify you whether the committee has decided to fund your trip.

If you receive a grant:

Once you are notified that your travel proposal has been accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter and a contract from Karen. Please complete this contract and return it as soon as possible. If you have not attended any of the TAH modules or institutes, you will also need to file a W-9 form with the College.

TAH cannot provide cash advances; however, the college will reimburse you for your expenses upon your return.

Within 60 days of your return, please submit a copy of Bridgewater State College's Travel Expense Voucher with all of your original receipts. Due to state regulations, BSC requires travelers to submit copies of cancelled checks for items paid for check and credit card statements for items paid for by credit card. In the case of airline travel, you will also need to provide your boarding pass.

Reimbursable expenses include:

  • Airline or train tickets (must be coach class, at the least expensive rate)
  • Lodging
  • Car rentals (must be approved in advance)
  • Mileage for usage of a personal car (at the rate of $0.405 per mile)
  • Parking and tolls (with receipts)
  • Taxi fares (receipt required for fares above $20.00)
  • Meals (with receipts: limit of $30.00 per day; without receipts, limited to $3.75 for breakfast, $6.50 for lunch, and $9.50 for dinner; alcoholic beverages are not reimbursable)
  • Conference registration fees

The grant will also be able to pay your district for the cost of a substitute. If you do need a substitute, please indicate as such on your application. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for the district to bill the grant directly for the cost of a substitute.

Other items may be eligible for reimbursement - call Karen Montecalvo at 508-531-1453 if you are unsure as to whether an expense is eligible.

Please be aware that the grant cannot fund expenses beyond the $1,200 limit.

 

Last Modified: March 15, 2006