Marquette Area Public
Schools
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
GRANT APPLICATION
Introduction:
The purpose of the Marquette Area Public School Education Foundation grants program is to support innovative curriculum development, instructional improvement, and student educational activities. The Foundation encourages the development of projects that enhance learning experiences beyond those included in the school district budget; however, requests to fund wages and/or consumable food products cannot be considered.
· All MAPS faculty, staff, and students are eligible for grants
· Maximum award: $2,500
· Applications due: January 1, March 1, May 1, October 1
· Awards announced: January, March, May, October
Application Process:
Ten copies of the completed application should be submitted to the Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation office. Consideration of a request will occur during the next quarter’s meetings of the Grant Review Committee and the Board of Directors.
Name of Applicant:
______________________________________________________
School:
___________________________________ Position: _____________________
Street Address: __________________________________________________________
City:
_________________________________________ Zip: _____________________
Work telephone:
____________________ Home telephone: _____________________
Title of Project:
_________________________________________________________
Total Budget Request:
________________ Date Submitted: _____________________
Narrative:
Attach a narrative that describes the proposed project. The proposal should address all of the items outlined under Project Description. The narrative shall be limited to five double-spaced typed pages.
Project Description:
1. State the specific goals and objectives of the project.
Is this a new program?
2. Outline the anticipated impact of this project.
Why is this project important? How many individuals will be affected?
3. Describe how the project will be conducted (include a timetable).
Do you know of similar projects initiated or run by other organizations or other education institutions?
4. Discuss your qualifications to conduct the project.
Do you have training or experience in the project area?
5. Provide a detailed budget and budget justification.
Identify other funding sources applied to for this project and amount of firm pledges or commitments to date.
6. Identify which of the following resources/goals the proposed project would address:
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· Protect: Safe places to learn and grow
· Nurture: A healthy start
· Teach: A marketable skill through effective education
· Serve: An opportunity to give back through community service
Evaluation: If the grant is approved, the grantee will submit/present a brief report which will include how the grant monies were used, a progress report of the program and an evaluation of the project.
Mail to:
Marquette Area Public Schools
Education Foundation
906-225-5320