Grant amounts for the 2010-11 school year will be $1,000 for K-12 schools offering Italian during the school day, and $500 for after school, evening and weekend Italian language programs. New start-up Italian language program amounts will vary depending on the program offered and the number of students expected to be enrolled.

Who can apply?

Teachers and educators can apply, on behalf of their Italian language programs, for funds from WisItalia to supplement their Italian language school classes in Wisconsin (elementary to high school level) and/or their Italian language after-school/evening/weekend programs for children and adults taught in Wisconsin.

What can the funds be used for?

Grant funds may be used to purchase teaching materials, to augment teacher or teaching assistant pay, or for any legitimate and academically sound activity that furthers the study of Italian language and culture.

What is the application process?

Submit the following application form, depending on the type of Italian language program:

F-002A Grant Application: K-12 Integrated Italian Language Curricula Expenses (Download Word Fillable Form) - for use by Italian language programs that are integrated into the curriculum of the regular K-12 school day.

F-002B Grant Application: Non-Integrated Italian Language Program Expenses (Download Word Fillable Form) - for use by non-credit adult Italian language programs or non-integrated K-12 Italian programs, such as after-school, evening or weekend programs.

What is the approval process?

The WisItalia Board and/or lead committee members will review each application on a case-by-case basis. Additional information may be required, especially for new or expanded programs. The Board reserves the right to distribute the amount of funds at their discretion.

What is the grant summary report?

By June 30 of each year, all approved applicants are required to submit a grant summary report of how they spent their grant funds. This information is necessary to document grant expenditures. WisItalia submits this information to the Italian government, a major source of the grant funds to WisItalia.

F-002C Grant Summary Report Template (Download Word Fillable Form) - complete by June 30, 2011. Submit your completed report to wisitalia.info@gmail.com.

Grants to Individuals for Qualified Teacher Licensure Expenses

Grant amounts for qualified teacher licensure expenses for the 2010-11 school year will be limited to $500 per school year per teacher, not to exceed $1,000 per teacher in total funds for this purpose.

Who can apply?

Educators who are enrolled in an approved program leading to licensure to teach Italian in Wisconsin's public schools and who are committed to teach Italian in Wisconsin.

What can the funds be used for?

Registration fees, course fees and course materials.

What is the application process?

Submit the following application form:

F-003 Grant Application: Education/Licensure Expenses for 2010-2011 (Download Word Fillable Form)

What is the approval process?

The WisItalia Board and/or lead committee members will review each application on a case-by-case basis. Additional information may be required. Funds may be paid to the applicant at the discretion of the Board.

Grants to Individuals for Qualified Seminar, Workshop, Conference Expenses

WisItalia provides grant funds to help offset the costs of seminars, workshops and conferences related to the Italian language and culture. Grant amounts for qualified seminar, workshop or conference expenses for the 2010-11 school year are negotiable and will depend on the request and the availability of WisItalia funds.

Who can apply?

Primarily educators and teachers of Italian language programs in Wisconsin.

What can the funds be used for?

Seminar, workshop or conference fees; and related materials and supplies. Travel expenses are generally not covered.

What is the application process?

Submit the following application form:

F-004 Grant Application: Seminar, Workshop, Conference Expenses for 2010-2011 (Download Word Fillable Form)

What is the approval process?

Updated August 8, 2010