Dysart Education Foundation
2009-2010 School Year
Mini-Grant Guidelines
The Dysart Education Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of funding for mini-grants for the 2009-2010 school year. The grant deadline is the last Friday in October and grant applications must be received by the Assistant Superintendents' office by that date.
Eligibility: Any Dysart teacher or group of teachers may apply for funds. The person signing the application should be the individual with the primary responsibility for executing the project and reporting the results to the Foundation Board.
Mini-Grants: The grants are for $1000 maximum and may involve one class or any combination of students and teachers. To be accepted, the grant applications must be signed by the teacher and the School Principal. The District Office will review each grant to ensure compatibility with district goals and curricula. Those receiving DEF Mini-grants will be notified by December.
Funding: Projects benefiting a larger number of students will receive higher priority. For example, grade level grants or classroom combination projects might be funded before an individual classroom grant in which the materials can be used only one time, all other categories being equal.
Grant Application Criteria: Must be computer generated in a neat and legible manner. The review panel will be judging based on originality, professionalism, established need, benefits to students, student involvement, appropriate age level, and budget details. Each category is equally important. (See Judging Criteria.)
Written Report: Recipients must submit a brief written report on their project within 30 days of the completion of the school year. Failure to submit a report within the time limit will result in loss of future mini-grant awards. Submit the report to Billie Laird.