TWENTY-SIX CHICAGO SCHOOLS AND EIGHT NONPROFITS AWARDED MEDIA TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
McCormick Foundation Grant to Roosevelt University Supports Funds for Journalism and Media Production Opportunities
Chicago, IL, March 2 2010
The McCormick Foundation has awarded $210,000 to Roosevelt University’s 2010
Youth Media Technology Fund, which provides mini-grants to Chicago educators and youth media organizations, and enables access to technology necessary for journalism and media production. This initiative supports Roosevelt University’s long-time focus on Chicago-area scholastic journalism and the McCormick Foundation’s commitment to youth media and news literacy work.
In the first round of grant giving, more than $50,000 was awarded to the 26 Chicago schools and
8 nonprofits listed below.
"These small but impactful grants acknowledge the dedication and needs of teachers who want to make a difference," said Clark Bell, director, McCormick Foundation’s Journalism Program. "The awards also recognize the principals who encourage teachers to develop student media in classrooms and after school activities. By supporting those closest to the students, we believe we can make a significant difference for our young people and have the greatest possible impact.”
This fund provides $500 to $2,000 mini-grants to educators and nonprofits organizations serving students in grades 5-12. This funding is used to purchase equipment, such as digital and video cameras, audio equipment, software and computers, to better facilitate students’ work in journalism and integrate media production in the classrooms and extracurricular activities.
“The McCormick Foundation grants give these schools and organizations the chance to do truly exciting things in creating journalism and media –things that would never be possible if they had to rely only on their own resources, said Linda Jones, associate professor of journalism and associate graduate dean, Roosevelt University. “This project is the kind of thing that foundations and media organizations all over the country should look at and say, ‘Wow, we should do that, too.’ Just imagine if they did!”
Interested in Applying for a Grant?
To inquire about the program or submit a proposal, contact Linda Jones at Roosevelt University at
ljones@roosevelt.edu or visit to
http://bit.ly/1xnBtm for more application details
The following Chicago schools and nonprofits were awarded funding:
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Chicago High Schools
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Chicago Nonprofits
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1. Brooks College Prep Academy High
School
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1. 21st Century New Beginnings
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2.
Chicago Military Academy
at Bronzeville
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2. Cooperative Image Group
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3.
Chicago
Vocational High School
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3.
Erie
Neighborhood House
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4.
Cristo Rey Jesuits High School
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4. Inner City Muslim Action Network
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5.
Curie Metropolitan High School
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5. Innovations
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6.
Hirsch Metro High School
of Communications
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6. Kidz Korna
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7.
Fenger Academy High School
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7.
One Economy
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8. Gage Park High School (2 grants given)
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8. Westside Writing Project
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9.
Holy Trinity High School
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10. IDA Crown Jewish Academy
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11.
Kenwood Academy High School
(2 grants)
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12. King College Prep
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13.
Lane Technical High School
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14.
Lincoln Park High School
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15.
Maria High School
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16.
Michele Clark School
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17.
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School
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18.
Mount Carmel Academy
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19.
Northside College
Preparatory High School
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20.
Oscar Mayer Magnet School
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21.
St. Benedict High School
(2 grants)
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22.
Senn High School
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23.
South Shore High School
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24.
Sullivan High School
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25. Vaughn Occupational High School
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26. Von Steuben High School Metro Science
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About the McCormick Foundation
The McCormick Foundation is committed to strengthening our free, democratic society by investing in children, communities and country. Through its grantmaking programs, Cantigny Park and Golf, museums, and civic outreach programs, the Foundation helps build a more active and engaged citizenry. It was established as a charitable trust in 1955, upon the death of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The McCormick Foundation is one of the nation’s largest charities, with more than $1 billion in assets. For more information visit
www.McCormickFoundation.org.