At least four (4) Grants, up to $750 each, are available from the NWA Foundation to help improve the education of K-12 students in meteorology and related sciences. These grants are possible thanks to the many NWA members and family and friends of Sol Hirsch who retired in 1992 after being the NWA Executive Director for 11 years. Sol passed away in October 2014.
Eligible applicants include: Teachers, program directors, school district supervisors and other individuals or groups proposing to improve the education of K-12 students in meteorology. The school or organization must be a publicly recognized and/or accredited in the US.