NEWARK, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Jersey teachers are encouraged to apply
for funding through PSEG's Environmental Education Grant Program,
which provides funding to educators who can link their students'
understanding of math, science, computer science, and technology
with an enthusiasm and appreciation for the environment.
"We've long been committed to education and the environment, and
this program, which provides direct funding for hands-on
environmental education, is one we're particularly proud of," said
Vaughn McKoy, president of the PSEG
Foundation. "Now in its 20th year, this program is a prime example
of PSEG's commitment to sustainability, and of the ways in which
we're working to improve the communities in which our employees
live and work."
Teachers of grades K-9 are encouraged to apply. The grants,
which may be as large as $3,500, can
be used to purchase materials and equipment, fund field trips, and
develop curriculum-related activities. 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.
Projects must be conducted over at least two years.
Teachers from schools in PSE&G's utility service area,
PSEG's estuary enhancement program area and PSEG's emergency
planning zone may apply. Applications, which are available online,
must be postmarked by Wednesday, June
30th. For more information on the towns, and to download an
application, visit www.pseg.com/eegrants.
PSEG has awarded more than $335,000 to
143 project grantees since the program began twenty years
ago.
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.
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SOURCE Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)