APS, Phoenix Suns Offering Grants to K-12 Teachers

October 13, 2008

APS and the Phoenix Suns are accepting applications for Education Mini-Grants. As much as $50,000 is available for recipients, and the grants will be distributed in up to $500 increments.

Available to K-12 teachers who teach in public schools located in APS' service territory, the grants will be awarded to support innovative, student-based educational projects that enhance learning and improve student achievement. Consideration will be given to projects that focus on energy, the environment, reading, mathematics or character education. Grants will be awarded monthly in three categories - Elementary (K-6); Junior High (7-9); and High School (10-12). 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis through Jan. 30, 2009. They are available online at www.aps.com/grants or at any APS customer office.

For more information, or a hard copy of the grant program brochure, teachers are encouraged to contact Louise Moskowitz, Senior Consultant, Economic/Community Development at Louise.Moskowitz@aps.com.

APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves about 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. In 2008, APS won its second Edison Award in recognition of innovative leadership and operational excellence in the electric industry. Given annually by the Edison Electric Institute, the Edison Award is considered the industry's most prestigious honor. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW)

Steven Gotfried
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