Helpful Hints to Applicants
- Keep a copy of the grant application for your records
- Applications may be downloaded from the web site or will be accepted in other formats as long as the basic form has been followed
- Email completed form to the Foundation office: pam.mcintyre@usd305.com
- Include all shipping and handling charges as part of your request
- Foundation will fund software
- When requesting software, include software approval form required by USD 305’s Executive Director for School Improvement
- Foundation will not fund computer hardware or salaries
- The USD 305 Request to Apply for Grant form is not required when applying for any SEF Grant. If you are making dual applications to another funding source to help fund a larger project, you must fill out the USD 305 form before seeking additional grant funding.
- A trustee will call all grant applicants prior to the Allocations Committee’s meeting—your opportunity to explain your request
- Collaboration among teachers is encouraged
- In making decisions, the Committee looks at number of students involved, the creativity and innovation of the request, and the direct benefit to students
- Materials provided with SEF grant monies travel within district with the teacher making the request
- Building administrators must approve project
- Questions and comments are encouraged. Call Pam McIntyre, Executive Director at 309-4729 or email questions to: pam.mcintyre@usd305.com
