2011-2012 Mini Grants of up to $1,000 and Focus Grants of up to $5,000 have been awarded!
Please check back in August for information about the 2012-2013 Mini Grant program.
The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation has generously provided the 2011-2012 Mini Grant Progam with $20,000 for
20 awards of up to $1,000 for projects that align with
district-approved curriculum.
In addition, the Binda Foundation has provided a one-time award of an additional $20,000 that will be used to support
four awards of up to $5,000 for projects that align with one or more concepts from the bookFocus, written by Mike Schmoker.
Mini Grant and Focus Grant Proposals
Mini Grant and Focus Grant proposals may be submitted by
K-12 administrators, consultants, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support personnel in public, private, and charter schools in Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Intermediate School Districts. Employees of the three Intermediate School Districts may also apply.
Mini Grant Guidelines
• All proposals must be submitted using the format listed on the Mini Grant application page located at the link to the right.
• All grant funded activities must occur as soon as possible during the current school year and must be completed in time to submit financial and evaluative reporting by the required date.
• Mini Grants may not be used to purchase basic instructional materials or textbooks, pay substitute teacher salaries, teacher stipends, or college and university course work.
• Limit of one Mini Grant proposal per person.
Focus Grant Guidelines
• All proposals must be submitted using the format listed on the Focus grant application page located at the link to the right.
• Projects must align with one or more of the significant "focus" areas from Mike Schmoker's book, Focus.
• All grant funded activities must occur as soon as possible during the current school year and must be completed in time to submit financial information and a video presentation showcasing the grant in action by the required date.
• Focus Grants may be used to purchase basic instructional materials or textbooks, pay substitute teacher salaries, teacher stipends, etc.
• Limit of one Focus Grant proposal per person
Mini Grant Funding Priorities
• Impact on student learning
• Enhances district approved curriculum
• Is creative and innovative
Focus Grant Funding Priorities
• Impact on student learning
• Enhances district approved curriculum
• Is tightly aligned with one or more concepts presented in Schmoker's book, Focus.
Important Notices
1. All grant applications must be signed by the district superintendent or selected designee. Please see the link to the right for the names of persons who are eligible to sign grant applications in your district.
2. Mini Grant and Focus Grant applications (5 copies) must be delivered or mailed to: Dawn Sperry at Calhoun Intermediate School District via REMC mail or US Mail in time for the applications to arrive by the deadlines, October 7, 2011 for Mini Grant proposals and October 21, 2011 for Focus Grant proposals.
Proposals sent via email or fax will be disqualified!
The Mini Grant program, coordinated by the Calhoun Intermediate School District, is made possible through the generous support of the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation. The program receives additional funding from the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Intermediate School Districts.
