What is G.Y.A.H.P?
The Greater Yellowstone American History Project is the result of several western Wyoming school districts applying for and receiving a federal grant called, Teaching American History. This is actually the fourth grant to be awarded in Wyoming. Two have gone to Natrona County School District and this is our second as well. The idea and legislation behind the grant comes from West Virginia Senator, Robert Byrd. He felt American History classes were losing ground in our schools and he wanted to change that path. Since 2001 there have been around 700 grants awarded and 600 billion dollars allocated. Our grant is for up to five years and $800,000.
