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Springfield, MO 65802

417-523-0144 P

417-523-0040 F

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Grants

Each year the Foundation has one grant cycle.  Back to School teaching grants are designed to bring resources into our classrooms in areas that range from technology to literacy.

Grant Deadline: June 17, 2010

Grant Guidelines

General Application

Technology Application

High Impact Application

 

Please note that applications must be completed in the attached word document (saved to your computer) and are limited to the format and amount of space provided on the grant application.

2010-2011 Grant Applications Coming Soon

Budget Addendum

Final Report 2009-2010 Grants

 

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any certified district employee may apply for a grant.  (principals, teachers, nurses, counselor)
  • Grants may not be written for food items, stipends, salaries, costs of substitute teachers or capital improvements.
  • The Foundation will confirm the receipt of grants sent through school mail by sending an e-mail within 24 hours.  It is the grant writer's responsibility to notify the Foundation if a confirmation e-mail is not received.
  • Hand-delivered grants will be verbally acknowledged at the time of receipt.

If you have questions or need information about Back to School grants contact the Foundation office at 523-0144.

 

About high impact grants

The high impact category is a new category for grants between $5,000 and $10,000.  These grants are exclusively for schools with a high percentage of students receiving free and reduced lunch rates (50% and over).  High impact grants will be awarded for creative, mulitiple school and/or classroom projects and programs.  High impact grants are funded through a partnership with the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools and Community Foundation of the Ozarks.