Grant Application Information
Scope of Grants
Grant applications that fall into the following areas will be considered for funding. The foundation will, however, consider any grant request that would add to the educational opportunities available for Mead School District students.
- programs or initiatives designed to help students master state standards
- programs or initiatives designed to raise standards of achievement for students in all subjects required for graduation from high school and supportive of admission to post-secondary education
- programs or activities that support instruction in the core curriculum areas
Funding Considerations
In considering grant proposals, the foundation requires that grant applications meet the following expectations:
- the program must demonstrate a clear connection with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements and/or the Mead School District Board/Superintendent adopted goals and school improvement plans
- the program must demonstrate how the program will raise standards for students
- the program can be applied or used by other teachers and includes information dissemination provisions
- the program is applicable to an entire grade level or school site
- the program idea serves as the seed for innovative ideas with broad application
- program expenditures must be supplemental to the site budget
- program expenditures are one-time, non-continuing in nature
- the application includes an all-inclusive and accurate list of costs
- added consideration is given to grants which incorporate applied technology
Grant maximums: $500 for individual applications, $1500 for department/team applications.
Grant applications must be delivered to the Mead District Office in late May, 2008 . Grant awards will be announced in August, 2008.
Questions or concerns?
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