How to Request a Grant
Grant Requests.......
Guidelines for Funding Requests
1.Creative and innovative programs and activities that supplement and enhance the educational process are the primary focus of foundation funding. Funding is available for K-12 programs only.
2.Resource materials that support innovative programming and activities.
3.Other funding resources should be reviewed and considered before submitting funding requests. Foundation funding is not intended to replace usual and customary public funding of ISD 192.
4.There are no dollar restrictions as to the amount of a request. The Foundation Board sets a total grant amount for the current grant cycyle. A total of $10,000 if available for 2009/2010 school year.
5.The number of participants served and the cost per participant will be important factors when determining the value and merit of a request.
Who may request funds?
1.Typically, funding requests will originate from the school district’s professional staff.
2.Any citizen of ISD 192 may submit a funding request through a co-sponsoring arrangement with a school district representative.
Approval Procedures
1.Individuals requesting funds should complete a one-page funding request form and submit the request form to the building principal who in turn will forward it to the Superintendent.
2.The Superintendent reviews each request to ensure compatibility with overall school district educational objects. All requests will be forwarded to the education foundation committee.
3.Grant requests accepted throughout school year. Deadline for requests is Febuary 27th, 2009. Grant decisions to be communicated to writers following Board meeting in March. Grants currently awarded annually durring Partners in Progress Dinner to be held April 17, 2009.
4.The individual initiating the request must submit a Project Evaluation Form within two weeks of the completed project.
5.Recipients will be required to keep a running account of the project by journal, videotape, or photos. A list of materials used during the project will be maintained and made available to the foundation upon request.
If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation.
1.Creative and innovative programs and activities that supplement and enhance the educational process are the primary focus of foundation funding. Funding is available for K-12 programs only.
2.Resource materials that support innovative programming and activities.
3.Other funding resources should be reviewed and considered before submitting funding requests. Foundation funding is not intended to replace usual and customary public funding of ISD 192.
4.There are no dollar restrictions as to the amount of a request. The Foundation Board sets a total grant amount for the current grant cycyle. A total of $10,000 if available for 2009/2010 school year.
5.The number of participants served and the cost per participant will be important factors when determining the value and merit of a request.
Who may request funds?
1.Typically, funding requests will originate from the school district’s professional staff.
2.Any citizen of ISD 192 may submit a funding request through a co-sponsoring arrangement with a school district representative.
Approval Procedures
1.Individuals requesting funds should complete a one-page funding request form and submit the request form to the building principal who in turn will forward it to the Superintendent.
2.The Superintendent reviews each request to ensure compatibility with overall school district educational objects. All requests will be forwarded to the education foundation committee.
3.Grant requests accepted throughout school year. Deadline for requests is Febuary 27th, 2009. Grant decisions to be communicated to writers following Board meeting in March. Grants currently awarded annually durring Partners in Progress Dinner to be held April 17, 2009.
4.The individual initiating the request must submit a Project Evaluation Form within two weeks of the completed project.
5.Recipients will be required to keep a running account of the project by journal, videotape, or photos. A list of materials used during the project will be maintained and made available to the foundation upon request.
If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation.
This project was inspired by FMSW Science Teacher, Mr. Steve Terhaar.
An early project funded by the Foundation supported the purchase and installation of a weather station. The station was installed on the roof of the middle school building and continues to be a useful teaching tool today.
An early project funded by the Foundation supported the purchase and installation of a weather station. The station was installed on the roof of the middle school building and continues to be a useful teaching tool today.
Helping Fund Innovation and Excellence in our Schools