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HEAVY EQUIPMENT/DIESEL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Caterpillar Excellence Fund Matching Grant Program includes the following:
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Subject to available funds, the Foundation will match qualifying dealer grants in any amount from $5,000 to $25,000 per year, maximum per educational institution.
- The first $5,000 of Foundation grants will be restricted to scholarships (not applicable to high school programs).
- After the scholarships, the school cannot use the remaining Foundations funds to purchase Caterpillar specific machines, parts, tooling, curriculum, etc.
- Dealer grants may be used for scholarships, curriculum, facility development, equipment, etc., but not for bricks and mortar or for other programs at the school.
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PARTICIPATING CRITERIA
Criteria for eligibility and consideration for Foundation Dealer Excellence Fund Matching Grants includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Participating accredited schools should be conducting a certified Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology Program.
- Participating schools should provide either new or revised curriculum meeting AEDF Standards.
- Where state or local programs exist, schools should be a participant or in the process of establishing a SkillsUSA or FFA etc., program.
- Participating schools should have a Student/Faculty Excellence Recognition Program.
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