PBL Education Foundation
P.O. Box 192
Paxton, il  60957
pbl@pblfoundation.org



Innovation Grant


The Foundation awards up to THREE $1,000 innovation grant requests each year. The grant must be used for programs and projects which enhance or supplement the educational opportunities for all learners in the PBL Community Unit #10 School District.

Applications are due by March 2, 2012, in the Superintendent's Office

PBL Education Foundation Mini Grant Selection Committee meets in April. The staff members who are applying for a mini grant will have the opportunity to attend the selection committee meeting to give a 3-5 minutes presentation about their innovation grant proposals.

Grants are awarded in May

Grants are to be completed by the following May

Final project evaluation is due two weeks after the mini grant program/project has been completed. An evaluation form will be emailed to you for completion

Selection Criteria:

Proposals must address the school district's priorities, as identified by the superintendent, building principals, or school improvement team(s). Priorities are:

§       Innovative/creative projects.

§       Student achievement, language arts, math, social science, science, fine arts, health/P.E.

§       Technology

§       Professional development

§       Community partnership

§       Interdisciplinary approach/number of students impacted by the grant

Requirements:

A maximum of $1,000 will be awarded to the PBL School District for any ONE grant proposal. The grant funds could be used as seed money for a project/program that would be prioritized in the future school district's budget. Mini grant money may also be used for equipment and supplies. All materials, equipment, and purchased services awarded by the PBL Education Foundation shall be considered property of the PBL Community Unit School District #10. Applicants whose grant projects are selected will prepare a written evaluation upon completion of the project. All funded grant projects will be publicized.

Innovation Grant Cover Letter & Fact Sheet (Click to Download)

Innovation Grant Application (Click to Download)