BINGHAMTON — The Broome County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Johnson Classroom Elements and Teacher Workshops have been chosen for this year’s round of funding from the Stephen David Ross Binghamton University and Community Projects Fund.
Since its inception, the Ross Fund has provided money for creative and innovative cooperative efforts between the university and local nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in Greater Binghamton, according to a Binghamton University news release.
Nine proposals were submitted for consideration for the 2014-15 funding. After review by a panel of university and community representatives, two projects will receive a total of $10,000.
In conjunction with the Center for Civic Engagement at Binghamton University, the Broome County Office of Emergency Services will receive a grant totaling $3,500. The funding will be used to continue training and purchase uniforms and safety equipment for new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers, the release stated.
The second Ross Fund grant will be used toward strengthening the links between the WSKG Public Telecommunications Council and the Graduate School of Education at Binghamton University. An award of $6,500 will be granted to support the Johnson Classroom Elements and Teacher Workshops. The goal is to share local history with younger generations of Broome County. This program will offer free, on-demand educational resources to Broome County teachers.
For more information or to apply, visit http://www.binghamton.edu/giving/ross-fund/about.html.