2023-2024 MVEF School and Classroom Enrichment Grant Application and Instructions

Welcome to the 2023-24 School and Classroom Enrichment Grant application process. The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is pleased to provide direct-to-classroom funding for Mt.Vernon Community School Corporation teachers. As the District’s philanthropic partner, we support public education by partnering with private foundations, individuals, and corporate partners to make strategic program investments so that all Mt. Vernon students have the opportunity to succeed.

We understand how important these classroom grants are to help fund innovative, engaging, and transformative projects that really make a difference in the educational attainment of your students. Thank you for taking the time to apply for this grant, and for your commitment to the success of our students! MVEF is celebrating our 16th year of serving as a resource partner for educational excellence for our Mt. Vernon students.

Please read this information in full before applying.

Incomplete applications, or those that do not meet our criteria, will not be considered.

PROJECT FOCUS

Priority will be given to grant proposals that focus on the following:

 1. Experiential Learning Opportunities, including outside the classroom

 2. Real World Learning Experiences

 3. Project Based Learning

 4. Project or experience that helps students gain skills and career readiness as identified in the Graduation         Pathway.

FUNDS

WILL NOT be provided for projects requesting funds for:

➢Staff salaries or substitute teacher costs

➢The same proposal submitted by multiple teachers from the same school

➢Personal honorariums for the applicants

➢Field trips or equipment, unless they are an integral part of the curriculum program

➢Programs that are state-mandated or existing programs funded by another organization

➢ Replication of a grant awarded in the previous academic year by the same grantee

REQUIREMENTS

Grant applicants must be a:

 ✓ Pre K-12 public school teacher or staff member in the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation

Please be sure your grant application meets the following criteria:

✓ Typed

✓ Approved by your Principal but no signature is needed

✓ All grant application questions are answered fully

✓ Does not include a title page, letters of support, or other attachments

✓ Does not use educational acronyms (judges are not always familiar with their usage or meaning)

✓ No more than two submissions from any teacher, in a team or individually

✓ The grant application must be submitted to Renee@MtVernonFoundation.org 

Important Information

The electronic application is due, at 5:00 pm. No late applications accepted! The recipient will receive notification of the award in late October.

Grant funding ranges from A Minimum $500 Award to A Maximum $3000 Award

Reminders for 2023-2024 Typed electronic applications ONLY will be accepted.

Evaluation Process Each application will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored by a grant selection committee made of educators and community volunteers. Volunteers will evaluate according to the criteria listed above and answers provided by the applicant(s)

Incomplete applications will be disqualified!  

MVEF attempts to fully fund as many projects as possible and tries to avoid partial funding when possible. However, in some cases, project costs are incremental, and a scaled-down version can proceed with partial funds.

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Email *
Project Title *
Describe your project in 280 characters or less.(Response will be used on social media to describe your project) *
Applicant Name #1 *
Applicant Name #2 if applicable
Please Check One *
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Grant Area of Focus *
How many students will be impacted if this grant is approved? *
1.Provide a brief description of the project for which you are requesting funding and why this project is needed.Describe with examples what is innovative about your project.Describe why this project is needed in your classroom or school.List facts/data to support statements.Identify the key goals for this project.
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2. Explain how you will measure the effectiveness of your project based on the goals referenced in your answer to question #1. How will your project benefit your students and improve academic performance? What specific evaluation measures(tools, pre+post test survey) will be used to report outcomes/outputs of grant?
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3. Provide a detailed list of activities and a timeline of events for this project.
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4.Total  project amount request  including any additional charges like shipping , taxes etc. Applicant must completely  fill out the attached budget worksheet for your grant request to be considered.  23-24 Budget Form
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5.If MVEF can not fund the entire project can the project proceed with partial funding? *
6. Please describe any other sources of funding you are currently seeking or plan to seek in the future to support this project.
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7. I have discussed my project with my building principal and they have approved my application submission. I understand my grant submission will also be reviewed in the grant committee by the Directors of Curriculum and Technology.  *
8.I grant the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation the right to use this proposal and the results of this project, if funded for public information purposes and or to help other educators. *
9.If awarded a grant from the MVEF, I understand that I am expected to sign the grant form agreement,  complete a final evaluation. I am also expected to share photos and report on the effectiveness of the project within 30 days of completion. Failure to do so will forfeit your award and you  will not be eligible for future grants from the foundation. Grant Form Approval Terms *
10. I verify supplies and equipment purchased with grant funds do not become the personal property of the grant recipient. However, materials can travel from school to school within our district with the recipient. Upon resignation or retirement, the materials become the property of the school. *
For Questions Contact:
Mt. Vernon Education Foundation
Renee Oldham, Executive Director
Renee.Oldham@MVCSC.k12.in.us  or Renee@MtVernonFoundation.org
317.485.3100 x8110



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