A reminder that LEAGUE grant applications are due in the LLCC Foundation Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. The application and grant guidelines are available by clicking LEAGUE Grant App 2017 or may be downloaded at http://www.llccfoundation.org/educational-support.
Approximately $10,000 will be awarded. Grant recipients will be announced at the LEAGUE kickoff on March 28. Don’t miss this opportunity for funding that will benefit students and programs. Some of the projects that have been funded in the past are:
- Child and pediatric size manikins for the EMS Program
- Biodiversity study of Lake Macoupin
- Workhorse Vacuum Pallet for the silkscreen studio classroom
- Nursing Simulation Video Camera to record scenario-based training sessions which allows better feedback for students
- Chain-Type Pipe Cutting Beveling machine that will train and allow welding students to cut, fabricate and fit pipes.
- Equipment and supplies to further develop the Massage Therapy Program at Capital City Training Center
- Digital microscopy to allow students with disabilities to participate in lab exercises
- Three laptop computers to increase the number of computers in the smaller computer lab in Jacksonville
- Submit your funding request today. The application deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. For questions, call the LLCC Foundation 786-2785.