Arkansas State Athletics has announced that it will award grants to seven area teachers in conjunction with the "Extra Yard for Teachers" initiative and that applications for those grants are currently being accepted. 

As part of the College Football Playoff Foundation, "Extra Yard for Teachers" is the largest sports entity specifically designed to support educators. A-State is teaming up with the Sun Belt Conference and CFP to give out six awards of $1,000 each. A seventh winner will be chosen to receive $1,500. Those funds will be used for classroom projects of the winning applicants' choice.  

Applications are being accepted now and must be completed by Sept. 25. Winners will be notified that week and recognized during Arkansas State's home football game with Texas State Oct. 4. 

To fill out the online application, go to AStateRedWolves.com/Teachers. Applications may be filled out by either the teacher or someone applying on their behalf. 

Single game and season tickets, including the Woodard-McAlister Family Club Level, for the Red Wolves' remaining home games are available for purchase through the A-State Ticket Office, located at First National Bank Arena's lower red entrance, in person, by phone at 870-972-2781 or online at AStateRedWolves.com/tickets.