Friends of the Marblehead Public Schools, Inc.

Granting educational enrichment since 1991

Grant Info & Application

2010-2011 Application Cycle Deadline: February 12, 2010

2010-2011 Grant Application Instructions, Terms, and Conditions (PDF)
Funding Priorities and Guidelines
2010-2011 GRANT APPLICATION
FMPS Grants Committee

Funding Priorities and Guidelines

FMPS has approximately $100,000 available to award for grants for the 2010-2011 school year. It will be looking for grant proposals that target specific student groups, as well as those that support comprehensive programs for entire school communities. Innovative and creative proposals that directly impact the curriculum are a priority. Grants are awarded in all curriculum categories including athletics, fine arts, guidance, health/wellness, language arts, math, science, technology, and world cultures. Staff professional development and community/school collaborations will also be considered. Please refer to “Current & Past Grants” for a listing of previously funded programs and projects. The Board will consider both larger, more ambitious grants as well as small requests that target simpler needs.

It is not the aim of FMPS to provide funds that support current school operational costs. Funding may not be used for routine supplies and texts, utilities, a building’s operating costs, existing building and equipment maintenance, or staff salaries and wages. Proposals may, however, include a request for funds for project-related supplies and equipment, workshop fees, and/or educational resource materials. Any reusable materials and equipment made available through a grant will become the property of the Marblehead Public Schools. FMPS will not issue grants to compensate people on an hourly basis, but in certain cases a fixed stipend may be awarded. Eligible applicants may include, but are not limited to: school personnel, parents, community members and professionals, businesses, and community or school organizations.

Grant proposals will be evaluated according to how well they meet FMPS’s criteria. The Board will consider grants in tiers (based on the amount of money being requested) and apply a stricter standard for grants of a higher dollar amount: a request for a $10,000 program must clearly meet a higher standard of expectations than a request for a $200 project.

Please read the instructions sheet carefully. Grant applications that are not completed properly by the February 12, 2010 deadline will not be accepted.

2010-2011 GRANT APPLICATION

Please note: We strongly advise grant applicants to prepare a text or MS Word* version of their applications and paste responses into this form section-by-section to avoid data loss in the event of a server timeout.

Grant Title
Applicant Group
Dollar Amount Requested
Contact Person
Email (required)
Contact Title
Address
Has this grant been funded by FMPS before?
If so, when?
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
School(s) involved with this grant
Grade(s) involved with this grant
Target Group
Number of individuals in target group
Discipline
If "other," please specify
Grant type (what funds will be spent on)
If "other," please specify
Describe your proposal. State the overall intent goals and expected outcomes of the project including a description of any activities to be included.
Provide a timeline for your proposal. Your project should be completed within one year. Indicate how this project will provide benefits beyond the funded year.
Does the project add a dimension to learning otherwise missing in the schools? Please elaborate.
Have you discussed this project with the building principal's curriculum directors and/or members of the staff/faculty who will be involved in its implementation? Please elaborate.
Will this project still be viable if the Friends are only able to provide partial funding?
Are you requesting funds from any additional sources? If so, detail the amount and status of the request.
Project materials cost (reusable items, including books)
Project supplies cost (non-reusable items including paper, ink, etc.)
Project equipment cost (purchases or rentals)
Contractual services cost (other than applicants, including consulting fee)
Travel costs (who, where, why)
Other costs (custodial expenses, printing, etc.)
SUBTOTAL: TOTAL PROGRAM COST
Less: Funds from Other Sources (as specified above)
TOTAL GRANT REQUEST (should match "Dollar Amount Requested," above)
Please email the resumes of any artists and/or professionals involved in this project to grants@friendsofmarblehead.com WITH YOUR GRANT TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE and list their names and titles below
Please list all individuals involved with writing this grant proposal and detail the role they played (whose idea it was, who will implement the program, who wrote the grant, etc.)
Please type your initials in the space provided indicating that as the contact for this application you have read and understand the "2010-2011 Grant Application Instructions, Terms, and Conditions" (link at the top of this page)

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FMPS Grants Committee

Stephen D. Kauffman, Chair
617-212-4182

Rebecca Brand
617-501-7321

Caryl Beison Elder
781-631-6675
Village Liaison

Maura Dartley-Rocco
781-639-6077

Patrice Fox
781-718-9152

Marcia Williams Lord
781-631-1646

Susan McGurrin
781-631-2206

Jerry Orlen
781-631-7257
High School Liaison

Annemarie Rockwell
781-639-2911
Charter Liaison

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* The MS Word version of the grant application may be downloaded here: 2010-2011 Grant Application

Friends of the Marblehead Public Schools strongly encourages the submission of online applications. Again, the most efficient way to approach the application process is to fill out the Word version (above) and then paste your responses into our online application form. This way you avoid the risk of data loss inherent in filling out the form solely online, and we receive all your data electronically, which we appreciate. Thank you for your cooperation.