March 1, June 1 and Sept. 1. While the foundation will give primarily to Maryland, Virginia and the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C., it will consider projects that are national in scope. Read magazine is inviting entries for its Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Prize. Students in grades 6-12 may submit up to three typed poems. Entries should be no longer than one page.
Any genre is acceptable.
Applications must be signed by a local cable operator. Letters of intent exceeding two pages will not be considered. Formal proposals will be invited by March 10. Some U.S. participants may be selected for a re-ciprocal exchange to Russia or the Ukraine next year. Up to 10 applicant districts or organizations will be chosen to host groups of nine Russian and Ukrainian educators.