Local educators can apply for Excellence in Education grants

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association is making $15,000 in grant money available to 26 counties in Illinois, including McHenry, Lake and Kane counties.

These funds are earmarked for prekindergarten through 12th grade public school educators who want to create special projects for their students.

The monies are intended to support a wide variety of special projects that make a difference in the lives of students.

Visit the IRTA website at www.irtaonline.org/Excellence.aspx for further instructions and the application form.

The deadline for applications will be Friday, Sept. 2.