2008 Grants to Educators Program

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*Under construction. Look for this year's application August 15, 2008! Applications will be due October 2, 2008.*
2007 Grants to Educators Program
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About the Grant Program

• Grant Types
  • Grants to Teachers
  • School Site Grants
  • Multiple Campus Grants
  • Detailed Instructions for Applicants

 

• 2007 Grant Winners
  

About the Grant Program

The Plano ISD Education Foundation was organized in 1993 to help the Plano Independent School District maintain its high standards of excellence.  The Plano ISD Education Foundation Grants to Educators are intended to help PISD educators enhance instruction in schools and classrooms across the Plano Independent School District.

Grants fund projects, programs and initiatives that directly or indirectly support  the district’s major goal: to enhance student learning, with emphasis on closing the achievement gap and ensuring all students are college-ready.

Grants Eligibility

The maximum grant amount for a single grant to individual teachers, grade levels or school is $1,500.  The maximum grant amount for a single grant to a group of schools is $3,000.  Individuals making application may only submit one grant per school year, although the lead applicant may serve on a second grant as a team member.

Applicants may only request funding for projects which school or district resources are not available. Applicants may apply for renewal for up to two additional years to the original grant, but funding approval is not guaranteed.

Applications are accepted from an individual PISD teacher, a group of PISD teachers at a campus, a total PISD campus project, a group of teachers or administrators from different PISD campuses, a group of PISD campuses, a PISD Parent Teacher Association, or a PISD central administrator. NOTE:  Multi-campus grants from a team of educators are to be submitted to the lead applicant's principal for approval.  They will NOT be forwarded to other principals for electronic approval; therefore, all grant team members must have informed their campus principals prior to participation in the grant application, with explanation of the concept and use of funds if awarded.

Grant Awards

Grants to Teachers - maximum $1,500; School Site Grants - maximum $1,500; or Multiple Campus Grants - maximum $1,000 per campus or $3,000 total. Minimum award $200. The size and number of awards each year is determined by the amount of funds available from the Plano ISD Education Foundation. Each application is reviewed by a group of judges representing the Foundation, donors, teachers, parents, and administrators from Plano ISD. After reviewing the applications, the grant review committee may recommend to the Foundation Board of Directors that all or part of the funds be awarded for a grant. It is intended that all awarded funds be used by the close of the school year.

Request for Renewal of Previously-Funded Grants

Previously funded grants are eligible for renewal up to a maximum of three years.  Applicants must indicate on the grant application if they are requesting a renewal and how many years have already been funded. Grant renewals are judged with all other grant applications, and renewal funding is not guaranteed.

Evaluation

Year-end evaluations from all award-winning applicants are required. Completed evaluation forms are due electronically, a fax, or by interoffice mail to the Foundation Office by June 5, 2008. The Foundation Office is located in the Communications Department at the PlSD Administration Building, 2700 W. 15th Street, 75075, fax number:  469.752.8096, or email address:  foundation@pisd.edu.

• Evaluation Form

Grant Types

Grants are offered in three categories.  A single application form is available with a place to select the grant type. Applicants are asked to read the descriptions below to ensure that the correct type of grant is selected on the application form.  Once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed.

Grants to Teachers

This application is designed for a project that is being implemented to serve a classroom, club, or small subset of students by a single teacher. In some instances, this application may be appropriate if two or three teachers are working together and will be serving less than a grade level or project team. Funding amounts will range from $200 to $1,500, and applications require the approval of the campus principal. 

School Site Grants

This application is designed for projects benefiting whole campus or a significant cross-section of students, such as a grade level or an integrated team. Given the magnitude of this type of project, it is expected that a team of teachers and/or administrators will be leading a project funded through this application. Funding amounts will range from $200 to $1,500, and applications require the approval of the campus principal. 

Multiple Campus Grants

This application is designed to encourage collaboration throughout the district. It is appropriate for use by two or more campuses that choose to work together to benefit students on each participating campus. Funding is available up to a maximum of $3,000 per grant.  NOTE:  Multi-campus grants from a team of educators are to be submitted to the lead applicant's principal for approval.  They will NOT be forwarded to other principals for electronic approval; therefore, all grant team members must have informed their campus principals prior to participation in the grant application, with explanation of the concept and use of funds if awarded.

Detailed Instructions for Applicants

For detailed instructions to applicants for 2007-2008 Grants to Educators, click here:
Guide for Applicants

To assist you further, a summary of previous award-winning projects is attached.
2007 Award-winning Recipients

Those considering submitting an application are invited to attend an application Help Session on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at either 3:30 to 4:25pm or 4:30 to 5:25pm, PISD Admin. Bldg., Room 311.

Applications are due to lead applicants' principals by close of day, Wednesday, September 26, 2007.  Approved applications are due to PISD Education Foundation from principal approver by Noon, Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

Grantworks Application and Approval System

To apply or approve, click here:
2007 Grantworks Application and Approval System

Contact

For technical assistance with the electronic Grantworks application or approval process, please contact Grantworks by email at: grantworks@pisd.edu You will receive support from the PISD Technology Dept within 48 hours.

For grant criteria, judging process, and other grant-related process questions, please email Grants to Educators Project Manager Cami Alexander at: cami.alexander@sbcglobal.net or call at 972-248-8252. (Please note, this is not a PISD email account or department.)

For general questions regarding the Plano ISD Education Foundation or emergency assistance if others cannot be reached, call the Foundation Office at: foundation@pisd.edu, or call 469-752-8272