Watch for the announcement of a new award - "Enhancing Education in Home Economics/Human Ecology
and Related Fields - Dr. Marilyn McDowell Award". COMING SOON!
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grants & Awards
The Board of Trustees of the Foundation reviews applications and provides grants and awards to support work of Canadian home economists in home economics research, education and public service projects, as well as post-secondary professional education and training. Learn more about each type of grant funding or award below.
GENERAL FUNDS
In addition to several specially designated funds, donations to this major fund support a variety of projects in home economics research, education and public service.
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Held separately from the General Fund, our designed funds were initiated by associations or individuals to pay tribute to a home economist, or to support a specific project area.
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If you're interested in applying for a grant or award, please review the application process and resources for the individual grant, award, etc. found on the pages of this website.
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ANNOUNCING A NEW AWARD: Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award
The Human Rights Education - Joanne Mackie Award is directed to providing financial support to home economics teachers for the pursuit of student learning about local and global human rights issues. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) can serve as an inspiration and guidepost for the development of a project for the home economics classroom. https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights Canadian middle or secondary school home economics/human ecology/family studies educators are encouraged to apply. Throughout her life, Joanne Mackie was a strong advocate for Home Economics/Family Studies education and leadership. She served two terms as President of OFSHEEA. She travelled to meetings around the world representing Canada and OFSHEEA. Additionally, she made several trips to Swaziland (now Eswatini) to assist with the development of home economics programs specific to that region. Her work with the Hamilton Home Economics Association of Tanzania helped local groups bring attention to the importance of education for girls and the contributions of women in the workplace. Joanne was truly a great home economics ambassador for Canada and a very strong advocate for the principles of home economics and for human rights all over the globe.
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APPLICATIONS FOR THIS AWARD ARE ONGOING AND WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.
UPCOMING CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
Dr. elizabeth feniak Award for Excellence in
Research Communications
Annual writing competition open to senior undergraduate and those in graduate studies.
Deadline: April 30
family finance (edith rowles simpson) award
An annual award for professional updating in family finance..
Deadline: June 30
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