Each year KCEPF awards mini-grants, up to $500, for educational activities that are innovative, not typically provided through the school budget, and that provide opportunities that specifically benefit students.  

 

Mini-Grant Application Guidelines

 

 

Eligible grant applicants:

• KCUSD Staff

 

Preference will be given to projects that are:

• innovative (repeat projects are discouraged)
• not normally provided through the school budget
• specific educational opportunities that benefit students

 

Successful applications must demonstrate that their project:

• is aligned with the instructional standards of KCUSD
• is likely to succeed in meeting the project goals
• serves as a learning model for others
• has a reasonable timeline for implementation and completion
• has a reasonable budget
• provides direct and improved service to students

 

Additional information:

• Staff may collectively apply for one grant or individually

• A person’s name may appear on only one application
• There may be multiple applications from a school site
• Maximum award per application is $500 per approved project
• The funds must be expended before the end of the current school year
• The application cannot award aid to students via an outright grant or loan
• Repair of equipment will not be considered
• Rewards will not be considered

• By May 1 of the current school year, each successful grant recipient shall submit a written summary report and thank you note to the Foundation Secretary, Aide Garza at KCUSD Educational Support Center
• The report shall include the number of student participants and a brief narrative of the implementation of the project.  Failure to submit the mini-grant report will disqualify you from applying for future mini-grants.
• The Board of Directors of the Foundation will make all final decisions on funded applications
• Applications are due to Aide Garza by 5:00 p.m. October 30, 2020 (late applications will NOT be accepted)
• If you have questions, please contact Aide Garza, 305-7025 (garza-a@kcusd.com)