2016-17 Grant Application Guidelines for GRANT INCENTIVES for TEACHERS (GIFT)

+ GRANT INCENTIVES FOR TEACHERS (GIFT)

2016-17 Grant Application Guidelines for GRANT INCENTIVES FOR TEACHERS (GIFT)

In this packet you will find:

 Submission Information and Deadlines (Pages 2 and 3)  Application Form (Pages 4 to 7)

The CUSD Foundation unites the schools, community and businesses to help make a difference by supporting teachers and enhancing educational opportunities for every student. The CUSD Foundation is committed to creating partnerships that provide for innovative learning and education excellence in the Capistrano Unified School District. The non-profit Foundation is the only organization that raises funds for all schools and students to maximize resources through partnerships with businesses and the community.

Grant Incentives For Teachers (GIFT) program provides funds for enhanced and innovative classroom enrichment programs or projects or curriculum-related enhancements that benefit all students at the school. Demonstration of offering enhanced and innovative programs that reach a large population of students with strong parent commitment are critical components of a successful grant application.

Contact:

CUSD Foundation (Office Address) CUSD Foundation (Mailing Address) 33122 Valle Road 31878 Del Obispo St. #118-475 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Phone: (949) 234-9570 or (949) 234-9571 Fax: (949) 248-7920 Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: October 10, 2016 2 Grant Incentives for Teachers (GIFT) Submission Process

All requests must be submitted by mail, email or fax to the CUSD Foundation. After submission, the CUSD Foundation will email the sponsoring teacher and principal to confirm receipt of the application. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

It is the intent of the CUSD Foundation to provide funding for enhanced and innovative programs. As such, we encourage teachers and principals to apply for funding for any project that will benefit a large population of students at their school site. Applications may be submitted for any curricular area.

Any materials purchased with CUSD Foundation grant funds are the property of the Capistrano Unified School District and shall remain at the school where the funds were granted and for the program/project granted unless expressly authorized by the school principal AND the CUSD Foundation.

Multiple applications will be accepted from an individual school site. However, a teacher or department/team may only submit one application per school year. Principals may also submit one application per school year.

Review Process

 Proposals must fall within the scope of CUSD Foundation’s mission in order to be considered.  CUSD Foundation Board Members will review each grant and make the sole and final decision on which grants will be awarded.  Applications will be reviewed on the basis of three criteria: o 1. Level of Innovation in a new project or enhancement of an existing project o 2. Number of participating students o 3. Matching funds provided by local parent organizations or other grants

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The GIFT Program has three tiers of funding based on the scope of the project and the type of applicant:

1. Tier 1: Individual Teachers

Individual teachers may request up to $1,000 for enhanced and innovative classroom enrichment programs or projects.

2. Tier 2: Teams of Teachers or Department

Teams or Departments may request up to $2,500 for enhanced and innovative classroom enrichment programs or projects. Please note that an individual teacher may only be part of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 application – not both.

3. Tier 3: Principals

Principals may submit proposals in any amount up to $5,000 for curriculum related enhancements that benefit all students at the school.

The CUSD Foundation encourages teachers and principals to obtain matching funding from local parent organizations. However, we recognize that not all schools have such organizations. Applications from schools without a parent organization or foundation will not be penalized for lack of matching funds. However, if a school does have such an organization their participation is requested.

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SECTION 1: PROJECT & APPLICANT INFORMATION

Project Name: ______

School Name: ______

Level: ☐ High School ☐ Middle School ☐ Elementary School

Application Tier: ☐ Individual Teacher ☐ Team / Department ☐ Principal

Primary Applicant Name: ______

Primary Applicant Phone: ______

Primary Applicant E-mail:______

Additional Applicants (If Team/Department): ______

______

School Principal ______

Curricular Area(s) addressed by the project (check all that apply):

☐ Math ☐ Science ☐ Technology

☐ Language Arts ☐ Social Science ☐ Music

☐ Physical Education ☐ Electives ☐ Other: ______

Student subgroups address by the project (check all that apply):

☐ Special Education ☐ English Learners ☐ Other: ______

Have you or any member of your team received a CUSD Foundation GIFT grant before?

CUSD FOUNDATION - 2016-17 GIFT APPLICATION 2 ☐ No ☐ Yes, Year: ______

SECTION 2: EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE

1. Please provide an overview of your project. (100 words or less)

2. Please describe what you plan to buy and/or use these funds for? (100 words or less)

3. What is the amount of your request funds? ______

4. How many years of use will it provide to students?______

5. How will you measure the success of your program/project? (50 words or less)

SECTION 3: STUDENT BENEFIT

5. How many students will this serve? Explain the profile of students who will benefit from this proposal AND include the specific number of students to be served. (50 words or less)

6. Describe how this proposal will benefit students over time and provide an ongoing resource for your classroom. (50 words or less)

CUSD FOUNDATION - 2016-17 GIFT APPLICATION 2 7. Indicate the alignment with Common Core State Standards, School Goals or District goals. (50 words or less)

SECTION 4: APPLICANT/TEAM TRAINING

8. Describe your specific background and expertise as it relates to this proposal. Include any additional training you may need. (50 words or less)

9. Do you require any additional training to utilize what you are requesting. If yes, what are the costs associated with the training? (50 words or less)

SECTION 5: BUDGET

10. Please provide an itemized list and a total dollar amount below: Object Description Cost 1 Certificated (sub days) (include benefits - 15%- on separate line)

2 All Supplies & Equipment for grant (includes technology) Please list sales tax, handling, shipping etc. on separate lines.

3 Travel, Conference, Consultants, Print Shop

4 Other Costs

5 Total Cost of the Program

CUSD FOUNDATION - 2016-17 GIFT APPLICATION 2 11. Please provide, as an attachment, an itemized budget for the proposal, including equipment, supplies, substitute teachers, transportation, shipping and handling, tax and any other costs related to the successful implementation of the proposal. Please list names of all vendors to be used.

12. Please provide, as an attachment, a letter of support including amount of financial commitment (if applicable) from your local parent organization. If your school does not have a local parent organization please indicate below: ☐ No parent organization SECTION 6: TERMS AND SIGNATURES

Terms of Application

A. I understand that any materials purchased with CUSD Foundation grant funds are the property of the Capistrano Unified School District and shall remain at the school where the funds were granted and for the program/project granted unless expressly authorized by the school principal AND the CUSD Foundation.

B. All grant applications, once submitted, become the sole property of the CUSD Foundation and may be reproduced in part or in entirety without any further consent of the applicant(s).

C. If this grant application is successful, permission is granted to the CUSD Foundation to use the name(s) and likeness(es) of the applicant(s) in reporting the program to the District, news- media and to the general public.

D. If this grant application is successful, the applicant(s) agree to complete and submit the GIFT program’s “Assessment of Effectiveness” by July 1, 2017. This will be sent to you by foundation as part of your award package.

E. If the “Assessment of Effectiveness” is not completed and returned by the agreed upon date (unless waived by the Foundation), the CUSD Foundation may ask that the sum of the granted monies be returned to the CUSD Foundation due to non-compliance.

Primary Applicant Name: ______

Primary Applicant Signature: ______Date:______

Additional Applicant Name: ______

Additional Applicant Signature: ______Date:______

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Principal Name: ______

Principal Signature: ______Date:______

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