Major
Grants
Description of possible uses:
Materials, Equipment, Program or Project development, implementation or enhancement. (Not to be used for meals, lodging, transportation, substitute costs, furniture or educational technology as outlined below)- For the purposes of the NHSEF, furniture shall be defined at the collective term for objects including:
- desks, chairs, risers, tables, seats, stands
- cabinets, shelving, bookcases, display cases
- appliances
- portable storage devices including containers and carts
Educational technology is a fundamental priority of the NHSEF. The adoption of the Tech.Knowledge Project affirms that philosophy. Technology will be approached in a comprehensive and cohesive manner; therefore, equipment that may otherwise be funded under the Tech.Knowledge Project will not be funded on an individual basis for the duration of the project. Typical Tech.Knowledge funding would include, but is not limited to, classroom computers, data/video projectors, SmartBoards, speakers, document cameras, clicker systems, VHS/DVD players, televisions and monitors, projection screens, data drops and wireless connectivity.
General Information:
Niwot High School Education Foundation was founded in 1994.
All Major Grant applications should be submitted to Niwot High School Education Foundation in care of the Foundation President.
- Maximum total to be awarded per application is $2,500.00.
- Proposal Due Date is Wednesday, October 7, 2009.
- Applicant or representative must make a presentation to the NHSEF board on Monday, October 19, 2009.
- Major Grant winners will be notified by November 9, 2009.
- Formal announcement will occur February 6, 2010 at the 15th Annual NHSEF Gala.
- Programs and equipment developed with the use of this grant money must remain at Niwot High School.
Grant Proposal Requirements:
(Please include, and follow the format of the information found in this section.)1. Provide a name for the project or item that you are requesting.
2. Provide a typed copy of submitted Grant Proposal.
3. Name(s) or Group submitting the proposal.
-Please identify a contact person
for this proposal.
-Include all the members of the group or department if it applies to the proposal.
-Include all the members of the group or department if it applies to the proposal.
4. Background.
-Provide some
background as to how this idea or proposal came to you.
-Why do you feel this is a need?
-Provide information or insight as to other projects or items like this proposal that are used in your field, or at other schools.
-Include what funding sources have been investigated and why building/department funds are not available for this project.
-Why do you feel this is a need?
-Provide information or insight as to other projects or items like this proposal that are used in your field, or at other schools.
-Include what funding sources have been investigated and why building/department funds are not available for this project.
5. Purpose/Outcomes.
-Provide
details about how the grant will be used and how it will affect
learning at Niwot High School.
-Provide details about who will be responsible for particular parts or pieces of the proposed project.
-Include an estimate as to the number of students this program or project will affect.
-Provide details about who will be responsible for particular parts or pieces of the proposed project.
-Include an estimate as to the number of students this program or project will affect.
6. Time Line breakdown.
-Provide
a detailed time line for implementation and spending of
Grant Award.
-The use or addition of a simple calendar helps with clarity and understanding.
-All grant awards and PO requests should be submitted by
May 7, 2010.
Grant Award.
-The use or addition of a simple calendar helps with clarity and understanding.
-All grant awards and PO requests should be submitted by
May 7, 2010.
7. Program/Project Budget.
-A
line item budget of all expenses and costs to be incurred.
-A specific breakdown on equipment and service costs as they tie into the time line.
-Describe how these funds will fit with other funding sources needed to fully fund this proposal.
(How are building funds being used with the Foundation award?)
-A specific breakdown on equipment and service costs as they tie into the time line.
-Describe how these funds will fit with other funding sources needed to fully fund this proposal.
(How are building funds being used with the Foundation award?)
8. Evaluation.
-Provide
short and long term outcomes.
-State how success will be measured.
-List the person(s) responsible for assessing the results of the project/equipment.
-State how success will be measured.
-List the person(s) responsible for assessing the results of the project/equipment.
9. Published results or Feedback.
-The
Niwot High School Education Foundation expects the outcomes of the
project or equipment will be disseminated in writing and/or
through a demonstration with the Niwot High School community.
(This information will not be used to evaluate the success or
failure of the Grant
Award, but will be used as publicity or communication of the Foundation’s efforts. In some cases, outside business resources are contacted as a funding source. They may request an update on the proposal progress or success.)
Award, but will be used as publicity or communication of the Foundation’s efforts. In some cases, outside business resources are contacted as a funding source. They may request an update on the proposal progress or success.)
10. Schedule a 10-15 minute presentation of the grant request with the Foundation Board.
-This
presentation will be scheduled for the evening of October 19, 2009.
-This presentation will provide an opportunity for the Foundation Board to ask questions and clarify the components of the grant submission.
-This presentation will provide an opportunity for the Foundation Board to ask questions and clarify the components of the grant submission.