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 two years.
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 of 5) | Good (Score 3 – 4) | Average (Score 1 or 2) | Poor (Score 0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcomes Addressed | There are multiple, clear, specific outcomes listed that relate to the mental health and well-being of students. | One or two general outcomes are listed. | The outcomes are vague or unclear. It is not easy to understand how the mental health and well-being of students are being addressed. | No outcomes 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. |
| Creativity | A new project never heard before, original ideas. | An engaging and interesting idea presented. | A good idea but not original. | Heard this before. Not creative, not original. |
| 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. |
| Evaluation of the Project | There are multiple measures for documenting and evaluating the student learning. 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
