KELSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES
"Fall 2023"
Basic Information
Who May Apply?
- All STAFF affiliated with schools in the Kelso Public Schools
Where do I get a Grant Application?
- Click the button...………………………...…..
When to submit?
- Deadline: 4:00 PM - November-10th - Late applications will not receive consideration
- Please E-Mail a completed Application to kelsokidz@gmail.com
- Remember to save a copy for your records
Who to contact?
- Rick Davis (360) 501-1835 kelsokidz@gmail.com
What is the expenditure?
- All awarded grant funds need to be used by June 2024, or they will be forfeited
When are grant winners notified?
- Grant winners will be notified by November 28th, 2023
How are grants judged?
- A Foundation Board committee will judge the applications
- Creativity, innovation and the project's ability to meet one or more of the grant criteria
- Grants should be clear, concise and free of educational jargon
Grant Criteria:
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Impacts a significant number of students or more than one school
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Demonstrates integration of curriculum
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Promotes racial and/or cultural understanding
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Applies learning to the real world (life skills)
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Involves use of technology
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Strengthens the relationship between school and community
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Addresses an “at-risk” population
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Addresses school climate issues
* Projects must be beyond the financial capabilities of the district, building and/or program
* Resource materials must demonstrate strong ties to the project
* Outside resource personnel must be identified by name with a resume’ recommended
* Evaluation report is required after completion of the project.....
High Funding Priorities
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Active student involvement
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Resource materials are reusable
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High ratio of number of students per dollars invested
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Project would not happen without Foundation funding
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Brings innovation to the classroom
Lower Funding Priorities
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Passive student involvement (merely as part of an audience)
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Books and software without a strong tie to the project
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Technology equipment that qualifies for district technology funding
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Transportation fees without strong tie to the project
Restrictions (grants will not be approved for):
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Capital improvement costs
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Funding or extending a staff position