Making the Difference - Grants
The Wayne Township Education Foundation offers several grant opportunities - DonorsChoose.Org, Traditional Grants and Wayne Youth Fund Grants. Grants are a vehicle through which staff and/or students may receive funds to support materials, equipment and programs that will enrich the curriculum.
Staff Grant Opportunities
DonorsChoose.Org
DonorsChoose.Org uses the power of individual donors, as well as corporate partners to fund individual teacher requests. Teachers submit a request for specific materials online. Donors from across the country browse the website and fund the projects they find most compelling. Most projects $450 or less are funded within 2 months. The grant-writing process is even simpler than our current Fast Track process, plus it's online so you can do it anywhere, anytime.
Traditional Grants (2-Phase Process)
The traditional application cycle runs an average of 4 months from initial application to funds being available. The grant-writing process is a two-part process. Step 1 involves the writing of a preliminary proposal letter, completion of the application form and inclusion of supporting documentation as available. Only those applicants who succeed in the preliminary proposal phase will be asked to submit a Final Application for funding; however, all applicants will be notified regardless of their approval or not.
Grant Focus Areas
Grants written by MSD Wayne staff to the Wayne Township Education Foundation should be reflective of the Foundation's stated mission. To assure that requests accomplish this goal, the following four Focus Areas have been established:
Mission:The Wayne Township Education Foundation is a community catalyst to enrich, engage, and stimulate student learning by supporting school programs and recognizing excellence
throughout the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township.
- Encourage Student Achievement (Academic, Arts or Vocational as they support the classroom curriculum.)
- Encourage Lifelong Learning Opportunities (Community Service, Citizenship, Human Relations, Parental Training/Involvement/Support.)
- Support of Professional Development (Training or support material specifically designed to engage students in classroom learning. This does not include professional development for an individual staff member's personal professional development or for academic or continuing education credits.)
- Honor Staff and Students
Funding Levels
Based on previous grants awarded by the Foundation, the following funding levels have been established to serve as a guide to applicants:
Up to $450 DonorsChoose.Org
Up to $1000 Single Applicant
Up to $3000 Teams/Grade Level Applicants
Up to $4000 School-wide Programs
Traditional Grants are due as follows:
| Preliminary Application Deadline | Notification of Preliminary Application | Final Application Deadline | Funding Notification | Funding Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2010 | June 1, 2010 | July 1, 2010 | August 1, 2010 | September 1, 2010 |
| September 1, 2010 | October 1, 2010 | November 1, 2010 | December 1, 2010 | January 4, 2011 |
| February 1, 2011 | March 1, 2011 | April 5, 2011 | May 3, 2011 | June 1, 2011 |
