Major Grants
Uses of Major Grants
The mission of the Niwot High School Education Foundation is, “to enhance and enrich the teaching and learning experience at NHS for all students and faculty.” Major Grant proposals that are consistent with this mission will be considered. Major Grants that have been funded in the past include microscopes for the Science department, Orchestra expenses related to their performance at the Lincoln Center, and Naviance career software.
General Guidelines
- Maximum to be awarded per proposal is $2,500.
- Proposal due date is the 1st Monday of November for consideration at the November NHSEF Board of Directors meeting (generally the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month).
- Major Grant proposals should be submitted via email to grants@nhsef.org. An acknowledgement email will be sent when the proposal is received.
- Applicant or representative must present the proposal to the Grants Committee.
- Applicant will be notified within 10 days after the NHSEF Board of Directors meeting.
- Programs developed with the use of Major Grant money must be fully implemented by the end of the school year, and equipment purchased must remain at Niwot High School.
- Outcomes of funded Major Grants will be collected and disseminated in writing, via demonstration, etc.
Restrictions
- Major Grants will not be funded for lodging, furniture, or paying substitute teachers. Furniture includes desks, chairs, risers, tables, seats, stands, cabinets, shelving, bookcases, display cases, appliances, and portable storage.
- Major Grants will not be considered for events that have already occurred, or for materials/equipment that have already been purchased.
Grant Proposal Requirements
Please include all of the information requested below, in the format shown.
- Please identify a primary contact person for this proposal. Include the names of all members of the group/department if applicable.
- Provide a name for the project or item that you are requesting.
- Background: Provide some background as to how this idea came to you. Why do you feel this is needed? What other funding sources have been investigated?
- Purpose/Outcomes: Provide details about how the grant will be used “to enhance and enrich the teaching and learning experience at NHS for all students and faculty.” Include an estimate of the number of students this program or project will affect.
- Provide a simple time line for implementation and spending of Major Grant if funded.
- Provide a line item budget of all costs to be incurred. What part of the project will be funded by department, building, or other resources?
- How will success be measured? How will you provide feedback to the NHSEF board?
- Please include any additional information you feel would be helpful to the committee evaluating this proposal.