For over a decade now Zonar and the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) have jointly sponsored the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program.
The grant, previously known as the Zonar/NAPT Grant, has been renamed the “Don Carnahan Memorial Grant” in recognition of Don’s lifelong contributions to the student transportation industry. Don Carnahan dedicated 45 years to the education and pupil transportation industry including school district administration, Department of Education Administration and private sector employment partnering with education institutions. Don joined Zonar in 2003 served 11 years as a company leader. He was also a two-term President of NAPT.
For 2017, grant winners will receive the latest bus safety, security and efficiency technology hardware valued at up to $50,000.
With the help of NAPT, Zonar has awarded dozens of technology grants over the past seven years. After reviewing the 2017 application group, Zonar will award this year’s grant winners on a rolling bases until Septeber 30th and make a formal announcement of the winners at the 43rd Annual NAPT Conference and Trade Show, November 4-7, 2017 in Columbus, OH.
For more information on the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant or to submit an application, visit www.zonarsystems.com/grant-program
