Opportunity-for-Change Grants
The Foundation
will award up to $7,000 per school year in opportunity grants
ranging in amount from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $500
each. The purpose of this type of grant is to offset the incidental
out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies and essentials to
support classroom enrichment projects
beyond what the district can support. Proposals should be
aimed at classroom/student improvement and/or instructional
enhancement. Funds may not be used for salary or work-time
compensation. The grant may not be used for items that do not have a
direct benefit to students. Some funding ideas are: Technology
upgrades, art supplies, classroom camera, field trips, outside
speakers, specialized reading materials, student rewards, visual
aids, etc. The Opportunity for Change Grants are for CERTIFIED
TEACHERS currently employed in the PBL Unit #10
Timeline:
Applications are
due by the 15th of each month with online submissions going directly
to the PBL Education Foundation and hard copies being given to your
building principal. The Grant committee will review the applications
by the 30th of each month; grants will be announced by the 15th of
the following month
Grants will
continue to be awarded each month throughout the school year until
the entire $7,000 has been exhausted. Each certified teacher may
request one
Projects funded
by
Final project
evaluation is due two weeks after the Grant program/project is
completed. An evaluation form will be emailed to you for
completion.
Selection Criteria:
The proposal
must coincide with the school district's priorities, as identified
by the superintendent, building principals, or school improvement
team(s).
Priorities:
· Student achievement, language arts, math, social science, science,
fine arts, health/P.E.
· Technology
· Professional development
· Community partnership
· Innovative/creative projects
· Interdisciplinary approach/number of students impacted by the grant
Requirements:
All materials,
equipment, and purchased services awarded by the PBL Education
Foundation shall be considered property of the PBL Community Unit
#10