Teacher Wellness Grant Application

WELLNESS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR.

Applications will be accepted until March 30th OR UNTIL FUND IS DEPLETED, whichever comes first.

If you have questions or concerns relating to your application, contact Shelagh McGregor, Chair, Teacher Wellness by email at smcgregor@wta.mb.ca. No phone calls, please. Funding shall be approved for activities and events that promote wellness for teachers. The grant cannot be used for Professional Development. The WTA Wellness Grant will not provide an honorarium for WSD staff or pay for gift cards.

Wellness Project Exemplars
– Amazing Race Team building
– Art Therapy
– Axe Throwing
– Calendar of Caring (one support/caring activity per month with different themes)
– Coffee / Tea Dispenser for Staffroom
– Cooking class
– Fitness equipment for ongoing fitness challenges
– Gardening and Rock Painting
– Trivia event with prizes
– ‘Make Your Own Wellness Kits’
– Real Escape / Escape Social
– Speakers
– Survival Kits
– Walking Challenge / Fitness Bingo
– Weekly yoga with instructor
– Wellness afternoon choice – Painting / yoga / selfcare kits

Please ensure all fields are filled out correctly.

GRANT CRITERIA

The committee seeks to fund WTA member events that promote stress reduction, physical activity, nutrition, and life management/work-life balance.

5- 15 WTA Members may be funded to a maximum of $400;

16-30 WTA Members may be funded to a maximum of $500;

31-50 WTA Members may be funded to a maximum of $600

51-70 WTA Members may be funded to a maximum of $700

71+ WTA Members may be funded to a maximum of $800;

Applications must be received six weeks in advance of the wellness event, exclusive of winter and spring breaks.

Applications received after the wellness event will not be considered.

Applications must be submitted between September 1 and April 30.

Wellness events must be held within the City of Winnipeg.

Wellness grants will be paid after receipts and a completed evaluation form have been submitted to the WTA office.

Please e-mail the Chair of the Wellness Committee at smcgregor@wta.mb.ca if you have questions or call the WTA office.

Event Date

Today's Date

School Name *

Are you a teacher or administrator at this school?

Yes

If you are assigned to more than one work location, please elaborate in the box to the right.

If no, what is your position and your role in organizing this event?

Contact Person (WTA Member)

First

Last

Personal Email Address (not @wsd1.org)

Phone

Number of WTA Members Participating

Event Location(s)

Name(s) of Facilitator(s)

Facilitator(s) Source / Employer

Planned Activities

How will the event promote long-term teacher wellness?

Cost Estimate

Facilitator Cost Estimate

Facilitator

Employer (if applicable)

Honorarium / Cost

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Facility Cost Estimate

Facility Name

Cost

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Supply Cost Estimate

Item

Purpose

Cost

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Snacks (max. $5.00 per participant)

Other Costs (Please Specify)

Total Estimated Cost

Requested Amount

If you require assistance, please contact the WTA Office at 204-831-7104.

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