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Transcript of Reaching for Success Grant Writing Workshop November 20, 2014.
Reaching for SuccessGrant Writing Workshop
November 20, 2014
Raise funds to ensure academic excellence and success for all students in our DistrictReaching For Success Grants program funds Robotics, Science,
Reading and Math Enrichment and Support ProgramsLINKS program funds the Tutors, Classroom Helpers & Mentor
programs across the districtACCESS program funds lab fees, graphing calculators, AP
course fees, caps and gownsSignature Program funds new STEM-based learning courses at
all high schools being (implemented in 2013-14 and 2014-15)
Introductionwww.lwsf.org/teachers
Program GuidelinesGrant ApplicationGrant Checklist
Purpose of Grants
To encourage creative educational programs that will help a school successfully meet its Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
goals
Key PointsSpring cycle – for the next academic year$3,000 requested from LWSF, for all grade levelsUnlimited number of applications may be submitted
per school, but only one per projectCIP basedMust have the principal’s support and commitmentClearly and concisely written to help grant readers
understand the value of your project.
Principal Support and CommitmentThe proposed project consistent with the goals of our
school’s CIP Plan. Principal must rank the grants I assign a priority to this project of ____ of _____
(total number of applications from this school).
CIP GoalSummarize the specific goal(s) from your school’s CIP plan to which the project applies, and attach only those pages from your school’s most recently approved CIP plan that explain these goals. (Question # 2)
Project Description and JustificationExplain your project clearly and concisely without using
academic or technical jargon.Discuss how the project will help the school make
progress toward the targeted CIP goal(s).Examples:
Zeno MathReading clubsScience docentMusic Curriculum and Xylophones
Project Description, Significance and Resources
This is your opportunity to explain the program, your motivation and why this program is important to your school.
Describe the resources required for implementation of the project
Why are these resources necessary to the program?How will they help meet the project goals?
Project EvaluationDescribe how you will measure the results of your
projectEvaluation process should be specific for the stated
objectives and includes measurable outcomes using data and quantitative analysis
Community AwarenessRecognition of the Foundation as your source of
funding in the communitySchools will be asked to attach LWSF stickers to any
equipment or materials purchased with LWSF GrantsSigned LWSF photo releases will be required
Material/Technology Requests and Project Personnel
All instructional materials and technology must be approved by the District.
Stipends (or half-stipends) for teachers are acceptable funding requests.
Grants may be used to compensate experts or resource speakers who work with students
TimelineProvide details of the implementation plans for your
project
BudgetA detailed budget is requiredMaximum funding request is $3,000 per grant
applicationFull teacher stipend $2089.00 / Half teacher stipend
$1044.50*We encourage co-funding of projectsDon’t forget to include: sales tax and shipping costs
Projects typically approved are:Tied directly to the school CIPProvide integration of different learning stylesInvolve students as fully as possibleCan be replicated, if successfulExplained in a clearly written and complete
application
Non-Fundable ItemsMoney spent prior to grant award*Teacher release time or compensation for subsNon-instructional consumables (food, awards, incentives)Offsite graduate study, conferences, seminars and
professional developmentTechnology-related projects not supported by LWSDCapital improvement projects – furniture, display cases,
playground equipment
Nuts & BoltsSubmit four copies of the completed grant application to
the LWSF office by
February 27, 2015No later than 4 p.m. – applications received after this
time will not be considered.Please do not fax or email your application.
What happens next?Week of March 16th — Community members will read all
your grants.April — Reaching For Success grants committee develops
recommendation for approval of grants to the Board.April 29th is the Foundation Luncheon – the key
determinant of whether your grant gets funded.May — Board approves funding for grants.
Questions?
[email protected] Butler, RFS Grants Committee ChairKristina Williams, Executive Director425-936-1414