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NSTU Group Insurance Trustees Student Mental Health and Wellness Grant

The NSTU Group Insurance Trustees, with support from Johnson Incorporated, have established a grant for members to support initiatives that promote the mental health and well-being of “students” in the schools across Nova Scotia.

The deadline for applications is October 15th. Detailed information is provided; however, if you have any questions, please contact the Trustee in your geographic area.

Halifax Region   –  Krissy Brewer – krissybrewer@nstu.ca
Strait Region   –  Janie Lumsden – jclumsden@nstu.ca
Tri-County/South Shore Region   –  Byron Butt – byronbutt@nstu.ca
Chignecto Region   –  Wade VanSnick – wtvansnick@nstu.ca
Annapolis Region   –  Karen Nottage – klnottage@nstu.ca
Cape Breton Region   –  Joël Chiasson – jachiasson@nstu.ca
Staff Liaison Officer   –  Kyle Marryatt – kmarryatt@staff.nstu.ca
Staff Liaison Officer  –  Paul Boudreau – pboudreau@staff.nstu.ca

Information Sheet

Purpose

The Student Mental Health and Wellness Grant was established to support initiatives that promote the mental health and well-being of students in the schools across Nova Scotia, programs in classrooms, schools or communities for children and youth. The Student  Mental Health and Wellness Grant was established to support initiatives that promote the well-being of “students ” in coping with the pressures of growing up.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the individual must have a permanent, probationary, or term contract and be a member of the NSTU or PSAANS at the time of application.  Please note, successful applicants are only eligible every second year.

Selection Process

The NSTU Group Insurance Trustees will be awarding grants valued at up to $600 once per year. The criteria will include the project description, creativity, impacts on students, materials and budget and overall impression. Please be advised that not all applications will be awarded grants.

Deadlines

Applications must be submitted on/or before 11:59pm on October 15th. Completed projects, including supporting documents, are due no later than May 31st.

Reporting

Funds will be awarded no later than June 15th upon receipt of the following:

a) typed summary report of the project to be housed at the NSTU; and
b) Include in your final report supporting documents: photos, final reflection, official itemized receipts

*Please note, all out of pocket expenses related to the application and subsequent project, will be incurred by the member.  Expenses will only be reimbursed if the above noted requirements have been met.  Members may be asked to provide a testimonial related to the grant and their project.

Rubric

Criteria Excellent
(Score 4)
Good
(Score 3)
Average
(Score 2)
Poor
(Score 1)
Purpose Addressed There are multiple, clear, specific purposes listed that relate to the mental health and well-being of students. One or two general outcomes are listed. The purpose is vague or unclear.  It is not easy to understand how the mental health and well-being of students are being addressed. No purposes listed.
Project Description Proposed project is clear with strong evidence of careful planning, thought, and research. Proposed project is general and requires further thought, but it is still a good project that can be understood. Proposed project needs clarity and further planning. Still, it is possible to understand what the project is. Very unclear project and lacks planning and research.
Impact on Students

Students of multi grade / subjects / classes.


Whole school / Community or grade level.

Students of more than one class period or homeroom.


Students in one homeroom.

Small groups of students.


Individual students.

Unclear.
Statement of Impact There are multiple measures for evaluating success.  Student learning is showcased in a culminating project or event. There is a clear method for documenting student learning and success of the grant. The evaluation process seems unclear or needs further thought and planning. Evidence does not seem to support true evaluation of the grants’ success. There is no clear way to determine how students will grow / benefit from this project.

Application Process

Applications must address all items, in sequence, via the online application forms below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Do not use acronyms without clarification. Applications need to be received prior to the event.

Poster

Click here to download the Poster in English

Click here to download the Poster in French