​Tips for Completing the Application

To fully understand your proposed project, your application should be written with as much description and detail as possible for the review. When completing the application, keep the following in mind for each section:

Do Not
  • Electronic Technology requests will not be accepted. (Computers, Tablets, Printers, Mobile devices, etc.) Technology funding is provided each year by the SEF to each campus for electronic technology needs.
  • Incentive items designed to increase enrollment or participation only will not be approved if they do not provide detailed information describing how this idea is innovative to the advancement of the students. 

Statement of Need
  • Describe the area of student achievement you wish to address and provide supporting data. Specify how this grant addresses district and campus goals.
  • Keep the statement simple and straight forward.
  • Show how project relates to the District/Campus Improvement Plan(s)
  • Choose either to apply for a small or large grant. Not both. 
 
Objectives
  • Limit the number of objectives
  • Imply or state evaluation in the statement of objectives
  • Be specific
 
Description of Proposed Project/Activity
  • Describe the problem or issue addressed
  • Show how the project supports the purpose
  • List steps to be followed in project implementation
  • Relate project or need and objectives
 
Evaluation
  • Relate to stated objectives
  • Indicate how you will know whether the project was successful
 
Partners
  • Are there others, businesses, organizations, or foundations that will participate in this project (PTO, Lions Club, City of Shallowater, UMC)?
  • What will their roles be?
 
Remember:
  • Do only use your name on the application in the beginning where requested. Do not include any names throughout the remaining questions. 
  • Grants are to be used to fund projects that are not funded through the school or districts
  • Objectives and outcomes should be consistent with the goals of your school and the district.
  • Grants cannot be used to fund teacher training (see professional development and training application), college courses, teacher stipends, student/teacher travel (see professional development and training application) or programs for which funds are otherwise available.
  • When creating your budget, research carefully and be realistic.
  • Small grants are just as likely to be awarded as large grants. Partial funding will be considered.
  • Funds will not be awarded for budgeted items available from district resources.
  • Projects awarded must be fully implemented within the current school year. 

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