GRANTS TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM
The McGinty Family Foundation welcomes your application to the Grants To Schools Program. This program supports the Foundation's objective of recognizing and encouraging outstanding elementary and secondary educators who develop and implement innovative classroom programs and activities to advance the learning process of their students. Application must be employed in the Cuyahoga or surrounding county schools chartered under the Ohio Department of Education.
GRANT GUIDELINES
Proposals to fund school programs up to $10,000.00 are considered for:
1. Innovative educational programs, including resource materials and/or technological materials to support the program.
2. Other educational programs that enhance the curriculum.
3. Attendance at in-service programs or workshops that enhance the curriculum.
The foundation does not fund salaries, transportation costs or graduate credits.
DUE DATES FOR GRANT REQUESTS
Deadlines for grant applications are April 30, August 31, and January 31. Applicants are notified of the committee’s decision approximately 5 weeks from the deadline.
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Recipients are required to submit an evaluation of the program along with a list of expenses and receipts within one year from the date of receipt of funds. Funds are paid by bank check directly to the school or school system.
Please contact Jean McGinnis at (216) 486-9900 or jmcginnis9@aol.com for assistance or additional information. You may mail your proposal to:
Jean McGinnis, Program Manager
McGinty Family Foundation
19541 Roseland Ave.
Euclid, OH 44117
We are not responsible for the loss of materials hand delivered to the office.
APPLICATION FORMAT
The following format may be used but is not required. Your proposal should contain the following key points.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date
School and School System Name
School Address (street name and number/city/zip)
Contact Person, Position, Phone number and E-mail address
Program Title
Budget Amount Requested (show total amount of program in addition to the amount requested)
Principal or Supervisor’s Name and Signature
OVERVIEW
Provide a summary of you program.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
What is the overall goal of the program? What will be accomplished through the implementation of the program? What are the precise objectives and anticipated outcomes?
RATIONALE
Why is the program needed? Why is it important? How does the program benefit the school and its goals?
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Describe the program in detail. How many teachers and students will be impacted by the program? What is the overall cost of the program? How much of the budget are you requesting from this foundation. What other organizations are expected to participate in the funding?
EVALUATION
What method of evaluation will be used to determine if you have accomplished your objectives? How will the impact of the program be measured or evaluated?
PLANS FOR CONTINUATION
Are there any specific plans to continue the program? Are there other sources to support the program?
BUDGET
List each item requested and its anticipated cost using the following format:
Item______________ Budget Amount $___________
