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Teacher Grant Application Details Teacher Grant Application Details Our program is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. Please click on one of the links below to apply. If you have received a store or rebate grant in any previous school year, you are ONLY eligible for the sustaining grant this year. Please remember to apply for the SUSTAINING Grant through the SUSTAINING grant tab at the bottom of this page and not through the store directly. The store grant application does not offer a sustaining grant option. You Must Review and Agree to All Terms Before Applying for a Grant. Terms & Conditions When filling out grant application, please use FULL School name. School districts and abbreviations will not be accepted and the application will be cancelled. Only one Pets in the Classroom grant per teacher, per school year is permitted. Teachers who apply for more than one grant in a school year may be disqualified from the program. Teachers who have previously received a Pets in the Classroom grant are only eligible to apply for the Sustaining Grant. Pets in the Classroom grants are offered to Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade classes only in both public and private schools. High Schools , Homeschools, Home Daycare Centers and Home-based preschools do not qualify for grants at this time. These grants are intended to support pets or aquariums in the classroom for the purposes of teaching children to bond with and care for their pets responsibly. The welfare of the small animals involved is of paramount importance. These grants must not be used for the purposes of research or experiments of any kind. Only small animals that reside in the classroom are eligible for this program. Dogs, cats and other larger house pets do not qualify. Science projects such as caterpillars/butterflies, worms/composting and chicken egg hatching projects are not considered pets in the classroom and do not qualify for this program. No animals classified as livestock will qualify. Grant approval is at the sole discretion of the Pet Care Trust. We cannot accept expired certificates or coupons. Grants are not transferable. How to Apply The Pet Care Trust, in partnership with our industry retailers and pet product suppliers, offers seven different Pets in the Classroom grant opportunities. Before deciding which grant to choose from, review our ”Is Your Class Ready for a Pet in the Classroom?” article. Then, carefully consider 1. What TYPE of classroom pet you are seeking, 2. WHERE do you like to shop for your pet supplies. The grants offered by our retail partners are limited to the animal types listed in the grant description. If you are seeking a classroom pet not listed on one of the retailer grants, or if you choose to shop at a different pet store other than one listed, you can choose the Pets in the Classroom Rebate grant. This is a rebate program that allows the teacher to make purchases then submit receipts for reimbursement. Choose Your Grant Here Our program is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. Please click on one of the links below to apply. If you have received a store or rebate grant in any previous school year, you are ONLY eligible for the sustaining grant this year. Please remember to apply for the SUSTAINING Grant through the SUSTAINING grant tab at the bottom of this page and not through the store directly. The store grant application does not offer a sustaining grant option. Please choose ONE of the following types of grants: Petsmart A Petsmart Grant is redeemable only at your local Petsmart store for specific items to support your classroom pet. Teachers must select from one of the following pets: Aquatic Turtle, Bearded Dragon, Freshwater Fish, Guinea Pig, Hamster, or Leopard Gecko. Find your local Petsmart Store here: www.petsmart.com. The Petsmart Grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the Petsmart Grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Click here to see some of the sample grant coupons that demonstrate what is included in each kit. Contents or dollar amounts may vary slightly from what is shown. All grants vary depending on the animal and the store selected. Petco A Petco Grant is redeemable only at your local Petco store for specific items to support your classroom pet. Teachers must select from one of the following pets: Crested Gecko, Hermit Crab, Betta Fish, Bearded Dragon, Gerbil, Hamster, Guinea Pig, Mouse, Fish, Leopoard Gecko, Corn Snake, or Ball Python. Find your local Petco Store here: www.petco.com. The Petco Grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the Petco grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Click here to see some of the sample grant coupons that demonstrate what is included in each kit. Contents or dollar amounts may vary slightly from what is shown. All grants vary depending on the animal and the store selected. Pet Super Market A Pet Supermarket Grant is redeemable only at your local Pet Supermarket store for specific items to support your classroom pet. Teachers must select from one of the following pets: Fish, Hamster, Guinea Pig, or Rabbit. Find your local PetSupermarket here: www.petsupermarket.com. The Pet Supermarket Grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the Pet Supermarket grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Click here to see some of the sample grant coupons that demonstrate what is included in each kit. Contents or dollar amounts may vary slightly from what is shown. All grants vary depending on the animal and the store selected. Petland A Petland Grant is redeemable only at your local Petland store for specific items to support your classroom pet. Teachers must select from one of the following pets: Anole, Rabbits, Hamster, Guinea Pigs, and Fire Belly Toads. Find your local Petland store here: www.petland.com. The Petland Grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the Petland grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Click here to see some of the sample grant coupons that demonstrate what is included in each kit. Contents or dollar amounts may vary slightly from what is shown. All grants vary depending on the animal and the store selected. Petland Discounts A Petland Discounts Grant is redeemable only at your local Petland Discounts store for specific items to support your classroom pet. Teachers must select from one of the following pets: Bearded Dragon, Hamster, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Leopard Gecko or Fish. The Petland Discounts Grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the Petland Discounts grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Click here to see some of the sample grant coupons that demonstrate what is included in each kit. Contents or dollar amounts may vary slightly from what is shown. All grants vary depending on the animal and the store selected. Pet Supplies Plus A Pet Supplies Plus Grant is redeemable only at your local Pet Supplies Plus store for specific items to support your classroom pet. Teachers must select from one of the following pets: Guinea Pig, Hamster, Leopard Gecko, Bearded Dragon, Hermit Crab, Glofish or Tropical Fish. Live Animals not available at all locations, please contact your local Pet Supplies Plus for details. The Pet Supplies Plus Grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the Pet Supplies Plus grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Click here to see some of the sample grant coupons that demonstrate what is included in each kit. Contents or dollar amounts may vary slightly from what is shown. All grants vary depending on the animal and the store selected. Rebate Grant If you are seeking a classroom pet in a category not listed in one of the grants above, or if you prefer to shop at a pet store not listed, you can apply for a Pets in the Classroom Rebate Grant. Teacher will purchase supplies then submit receipts to The Pet Care Trust for reimbursement. Grants are available in $75 (bird and small animal) and $125 (reptile and aquarium) increments. The Rebate grant is a ONE TIME ONLY grant. You may not apply for the rebate grant more than once. After your initial grant, you are eligible to receive the SUSTAINING grant. Sustaining Grant Teachers are eligible to reapply for a Sustaining Grant AFTER August 1st each year. Grant money is used to maintain existing classroom pets. Grant amount = $50. Pet Care Trust Contact Information The Pet Care Trust 3465 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite H Abingdon, MD 21009 Phone: 443-921-2825 x114 Fax: 443-640-1086 Email : [email protected] .
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