The Innovation Grant
Grants offered by the Spring Grove Area Educational Fund provide Spring Grove Area School District (SGASD) staff opportunities to enhance educational experiences and activities, or to create unique opportunities for students that were not available when budgets were being considered.
Criteria:
SGAEF grants are open to all staff of SGASD and do not have to be curricular-based.
Proposals should be new, unique, innovative in nature, or a rethink of an existing educational initiative responding to a defined need and/or interest that aligns with the mission and vision of SGASD.
The project might expand student experiential learning, engage families and/or the community in education, and/or explore the use and integration of new technology.
These grants are not intended to supplement the district budget or cover items that are part of existing programs. Instead, they are designed to support fresh ideas and initiatives that would not normally be funded through the school budget.
Grant requests should generally be one-time in nature, with a plan for the project to become self-sufficient if it is intended to continue beyond the initial funding. Only in rare or special circumstances will the SGAEF consider funding the same project more than once.
There is no cap on requested amounts, but the proposal request must be reasonable and within the scope of your proposal.
Grant Schedule & Important Dates:
Grant proposals to SGAEF are welcomed twice a year.
Fall Grant Applications: Due October 31st.
Notification of grants awarded by November 30th.
Grant evaluation report due May 1st.
Spring Grant Applications: Due April 30th.
Notification of grants awarded by May 31st.
Grant evaluation report due February 1st.
Grant Notifications & Awards:
Applicants will be notified by email within 30 days of the application deadline regarding the outcome of their proposal.
Successful grant applicants must use their awarded funds within one year of notification.
Successful grant applicants are required to submit a grant evaluation report by the following dates:
Fall Grants - Reports due May 1st
Spring Grants - Reports due February 1st
The report should detail the project's success and include supporting documentation, such as testimonials, photographs, or videos. SGAEF will utilize the grant project summary and supporting documents to showcase successful programs, highlight the benefits of the grant program, and solicit future grant proposals and funding from current and new donors.
How to Apply:
Submit your grant application via email at sgaef@sgasd.org.
A line-item budget must be included with your application.