PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc

NEWARK, N.J., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Applications are now available for PSEG's Environmental Education Grant Program. Teachers who can successfully link their students' understanding of math, science, computer science, and/or technology concepts with an enthusiasm and appreciation for the environment are encouraged to apply. Grants of up to $3,500 each are available to teachers of grades K-9. The grants may be used to purchase materials and equipment, take field trips, and develop curriculum-related activities. Projects must be conducted for at least two years. Applications that focus on the development of one or more classroom units, the expansion of an existing course or curriculum, or the extension of classroom work to community or after-school activities will be considered. "Our grantees come up with creative ideas each year, finding ways to get their students involved in hands-on activities that directly support what they're learning in the classroom," said Jo Ann Dow-Breslin, PSEG's manager of community affairs. "We're proud to support educators and their efforts to encourage students to think about the environment in new ways." This grant budget is $25,000 and teachers from schools in the following areas may apply: PSE&G's utility service area, PSEG's estuary enhancement program area and PSEG's emergency planning zone. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, June 5, 2009, and awardees will be announced in October. Visit http://www.pseg.com/eegrants for more information and an application. PSEG's Environmental Education Grant Program was developed as a partnership with the New Jersey Business/Industry/Science Education Consortium (NJ BISEC), and designed in cooperation with the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE). Since the grant program started in 1991, more than $313,000 has been awarded to 136 teachers, and a number of them have partnered together on projects. Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company with three principal subsidiaries: PSEG Power, PSEG Energy Holdings, and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G). PSEG has a long tradition of caring for New Jersey's people and communities. Each year, the company and its employees invest millions of dollars and thousands of hours to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. The company's culture dictates that service to customers and community go hand-in-hand. CONTACT: Jenn Kramer 973-430-6027 DATASOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) CONTACT: Jenn Kramer, +1-973-430-6027 Web Site: http://www.pseg.com/eegrants

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