The Suzanne L. & Larry L. Miller Grant for Kansas Public School Teachers provides up to $350 to support teachers in Kansas public schools who strive to give students hands-on, in-the-field experiences with Kansas’ amphibians and reptiles. Proposals may be submitted throughout the year, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Teachers of Grades 1–12 in Kansas public school systems are encouraged to apply.

Miller Grants may be used to fund student learning experiences relating to Kansas herpetofauna, or to attend organized herpetological events such as KHS field trips. Examples of appropriate fund use are transportation costs, food for students, field equipment, and camping supplies. Applications should meet the following criteria:

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the KHS Awards Committee Chairperson Dan Fogell at dfogell@ southeast.edu.
• Grant submissions will include an itemized budget, and a brief statement of how it may enhance the understanding of Kansas herpetology for the teacher as well as the students.
• Proposals shall state where the teacher is presently teaching and/or will be teaching during the school year in which the funds will be spent.

In addition to the above proposal criteria, awarded teachers are expected to provide a field trip report with the following information:

• Number of students included in activity, as well as other teachers or aids who attended.
• A budgetary report.
• A summary statement of the recipient’s satisfaction with the project, including activities from the trip, and what (if any) improvements could be made in the future.
• Photographs showing the students participating in the event.

Reports are due to the KHS Awards Committee Chairperson no more than 60 days after the supported event.