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Application Deadline - March 31 of each year

The Teacher Training/Professional Development Grant is for those wishing to upgrade their qualifications in the teaching of orchestral String Instruments.

1. All those receiving funding shall hold an individual membership in SOA. In addition they shall be citizens or permanent residents of Canada and have been involved in musical activities in Saskatchewan for a period of not less than two years.
2. Applicants shall apply for the funding on the required form, or by submitting in writing all the information the form requires. Once the grant has been approved and the applicant has confirmed to the SOA Administrator the registration in the project, SOA shall make 2/3 payment (not earlier than 60 days prior to the beginning of the project).
3. Recipients shall, for a period of not less than nine months following the professional development activity, live and work in Saskatchewan in a position where the benefits gained from the workshop shall be shared with other Saskatchewan residents. In a case where this condition is not met, 1/2 of the money received shall be returned to SOA. It would also be desirable for the recipient to write an article about his/her experience for the SOA Newsletter.
4. Following the professional development activity, to receive the final 1/3 of the grant, the recipient shall give a brief written summary report of not less than 1/2 of a lettersized page explaining how the grant was used, and confirming that the SOA policy has been followed.
5. Only activities that are designed to improve a person's ability as a teacher of music, and have the potential of enhancing a person's development in music, should be eligible for funding. For example, a workshop or university class would be a supportable activity, while attendance at a concert would not.
6. There shall be no retroactive funding. Applications must be received by the SOA before the start of the activity.
7. Priority will be given to those who have not received funds from SOA professional development funds during the past two years.
8. In determining the merit of an application, priority shall be given to those wishing to initiate string and orchestral activities in Saskatchewan communities where none currently exists.
9. A grant shall not normally exceed 80% of anticipated expenses for the project.