To: Eastchester School District Members
From: The Eastchester School Foundation Grant Committee
Subject: Grant Proposals
Over the past six years, the Eastchester School Foundation has granted nearly $150,000 in support of programs proposed by the faculty and administration of the Eastchester Union Free School District, funding creative ideas at levels ranging from $200 to more than $6,000. This year we look forward to continuing our support of innovative proposals that expand the range of learning opportunity for Eastchester students.
Foundation Mission
The mission of the Eastchester School Foundation is to enrich academic, arts, and athletic programs that serve students in the Eastchester Union Free School District. The Foundation facilitates, enhances and financially supports worthy causes and special needs of the district, consistent with the philosophy of education of the Eastchester Schools.
Supporting Creative Projects through Grants
The Foundation achieves it mission by providing grants for creative programs that are not funded under the school district budget. We seek projects that are innovative, that have significant educational impact and that demonstrate the potential to deliver long-term benefit beyond the year of the grant.
How to Apply for a Grant
The grant proposal consists of a cover sheet, a narrative section, and an itemized budget. The narrative section should be used to convey a cohesive and thoughtful description of the proposed initiative. We encourage applicants to view the narrative not as a “fill-in-the-blank” form but, rather, as a flexible template for summarizing the content, benefits, and financial requirements of their proposal. The goal is to provide information that is sufficiently detailed to enable the foundation to make an informed judgment as to a proposal’s merits. Photos are welcome if they enhance the proposal but are not required.
Before submitting the proposal, applicants are requested to submit it to their school principal to ensure that it is compatible with school goals. Once the principal has reviewed the proposal and signed the cover sheet, applicants should forward a hard copy to the Eastchester School Foundation via the foundation’s mailbox in the District Office. Please address the envelope to the Grant Committee, Eastchester School Foundation. Please also submit the proposal materials electronically to George Winn, Grant Committee Chair, at george_winn@hotmail.com.
The deadline for proposal submission is May 27, 2011.
We hope that you will submit a proposal. If you have any questions, please contact George Winn at george_winn@hotmail.com.
Download a copy of the 2011 ESF Grant Application