Criteria for a Foundation Grant

Criteria for Grant Proposals

The applicant must be a staff member of MGIS or MSL.

The application describes a well-conceived educational plan;

The project has the potential to be used in other classrooms, and/or other teachers will be able to use results of the project

The project affects more than a few teachers, students or staff

The project is targeted for an audience identified as lacking or in need

The project will improve the quality of teaching or learning

The project demonstrates a unique or innovative approach to meet an educational need

The application form has been completed properly

The application must be submitted 2 months in advance to allow the Grant Committee the time to properly consider the request

Examples of what the Foundation may fund:

Educational seminars and trips
Technology that promotes improved instruction
New and innovative learning experiences
Visiting experts in the field of education, family, or literature
Student sponsorship to immersion language events
Language models, such as reading aides or interns
A grant writer to apply for specific government or private grants

Examples of what the Foundation will generally NOT fund:

Structural improvements to the building
Projects that are in conflict or inconsistent with District Curriculum
Projects that should be funded through the building budget or district

Funding Responsibility

Disbursements of funds are made in the form of grants either directly to the person(s) applying for the grant, or by the District's business office and reimbursed by the Foundation.

Upon approval of the Grant Request, the Board may include some additional requirements upon the Grant recipient. These may include but not be limited to:

Submittal of receipts as proof of expenses, when appropriate

A written or oral report to the Grant Review Committee or to the Board during the course of the grant or upon completion.

Assignment of a Committee or Board member to work with the Grant recipient to implement the grant and/or to report the outcome.

A site visit by a Grants Review Committee member

Grant applications will be considered year round

Grant applications must be submitted to the Grant Review Committee before it can be presented to the Board for final consideration.

In order to allow enough time for your Grant application to be properly considered, it should be completed and submitted to the Grant Review Committee at least one week prior to the meeting of the full Board.

If this is not possible, please submit your proposal to a Grant Committee member prior to the meeting so that it may be added to the Board agenda. The full GIF Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

If you are a direct employee or student of MSL or MGIS, you must discuss your proposal with the Principal of your school - prior to submitting it to the Foundation. While the Principal does not have to directly "approve" the grant to permit submission to the Grant Committee, their comments must be noted in the proposal.