This fund is maintained through donations from out local councils and is designed to aid our members in special projects, trainings, or professional activities. This fund cannot be used for classroom materials. 

			Criteria

Applications must be received by the WORD Past President by April 30. The local council may forward up to two applications to WORD. The local council must have donated to the fund by the February 15th of the current membership year. The number and amount of awards depends on the amount of money available in the fund.

			Procedures for Application

Applications must be received by the WORD Past President (Ann S. Teberg, Ed.D.; Whitworth University; 300 West Hawthorne Road; Spokane, WA 99251) by April 30,2008.