Gloucester Education Foundation            Grant Request Form  (SY24-25 )
Please use this form for Grant Requests to the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF). Please review the form in its entirety prior to submission, as well as the guidelines on our website. 

Starting in Fall 2024, all proposals need to include a budget using this template. Please make a copy of this Google Sheet and rename it using this format: "NAME_GEF BUDGET". 

If this is a new proposal and/or a pilot, please reach out to GEF (emily@thinkthebest.org or 978-282-5550) to float your idea idea before you spend time on a proposal; we can help determine whether we think it is a good fit at this time for GEF, and our board, staff, and student advisors can consult with you as you develop your plan. This first step is key to creating a new proposal and increases the likelihood that it will be favorably reviewed by the GEF Board of Directors. We are always happy to provide this same support to returning applicants as well.

Please note that you must share your proposal and budget with your principal and the superintendent's office for their approval prior to submission to GEF. All submitted requests will be forwarded by GEF to school principal(s) and to the superintendent's office for confirmation that they have been approved before being considered for review by the GEF Board of Directors. The Board will not review any proposals that don't have support from school and district leaders.

Finally, please review our Program Proposal Rubric to get a sense of how the GEF board evaluates proposals and what we are looking for in programs we fund. The numerical score from these rubrics is considered among other factors when making funding decisions. 
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Email *
Applicant's Name and Title *
Applicant's Phone *
Date of Application *
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Name of Program/Project *
Project Summary *
In 2-3 sentences, summarize the project for which you are requesting funding.
Dollar amount of grant request (detailed budget required; see below) *
School or Schools *
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Who will benefit from this program? *
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If other is checked, please describe here.
How many people will this project impact *
The program is: *
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If additional information regarding new or repeat, explain here.
Please indicate the topic(s) that this program/project supports. *
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If other is checked above,  please explain.
GEF's mission is to:
- Drive Innovation
- Encourage Creativity
- Expand Opportunities
- Empower Educators

Please describe how your proposed project aligns with one or more of these four pillars.

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GEF also seeks to fund programs that support a key priority of Gloucester Public School's Plan for Continuous Improvement: Deepen Student Belonging and Engagement in School. GEF shares the following vision for our schools with GPS:

- The Gloucester Public Schools is a warm, friendly and welcoming community for all students and families. 
- In the Gloucester Public Schools, every student experiences a sense of belonging every day.
- All students want to come to school because they are involved and connected inside and outside of the classroom.
-Our families feel welcome and appreciated, and are partners in the education of their child.

Please describe how your proposed project will deepen student belonging and engagement in school.

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Need Statement *
Please describe the opportunity or need that this program/project will address.  Please be as specific as possible, using data where appropriate to support your case.
Program/Project Description

In the space provided, please describe the project or program you are proposing.  Please be as specific as possible using data, references and examples of other similar programs/projects, and the success of those programs/projects.  
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Implementation Steps

Please describe the steps to implement this program in chronological order, include timelines if appropriate.
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Outcomes *
Please state your specific expected outcomes and how you plan to measure each.  Provide the timeline for when you intend to gather your data to assess the programs/project's effectiveness, including any interim benchmarks. NOTE: GEF will work with grant recipients to collect data as part of the reporting on all grants.
GEF prioritizes investments that provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning in authentic ways, such as presentations, performances, demonstrations, and taking on active, visible leadership roles in their school and community. Please explain how the proposed program will do this. *
Have your school leaders (principal, department head) reviewed, provided feedback, and signed off on this proposal? *
Have your district leaders (superintendent, assistant superintendent; IT, DPW etc if related to technology and/or facilities) reviewed, provided feedback, and signed off on this proposal?
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Generating Support and Buy-in *
Please describe how you have engaged school and district leadership in the development of this proposal. If you are a school or district leader, please describe how you have engaged teachers and staff in the development of this proposal. NOTE: all proposals will be forwarded to building and district leaders for approval prior to consideration by the GEF Board of Directors.
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