OPSB Grant Application Procedure October 9, 2015

Grant Application Procedure Department/School Level Central Office Internal Phase I: Intent to Apply Phase II: Grant Writing Phase III: Grant Submission Phase I: Intent to Apply Phase II: Grant Writing Phase III: Grant Submission Phase IV: Account Setup

Grant Application Procedures Department/School Level Central Office Internal Phase I: Completes Intent to Apply form email to Grantapps@opsb.us . Responds to all OPSB staff inquiries . Phase II: Writing Phase: Agenda, minutes, sign-in sheets. Submits draft application 7 or 10 business days prior to deadline. Completes suggestions corrections. Phase III: Submits final draft 2 or 4 business days prior to deadline. Phase I: Staff make inquiries and recommends approval or denial. Provides rationale for denials. Phase II: Assists with coordinating space if needed. Reviews and provides comments for final draft. Phase III: Obtains Superintendent’s signature. Phase IV: Begins after Grant Award Create codes, set up budget , upload to MUNIS.

Tips Thorough research of the grant requirements and expectations: Matching funds? Held to a sustainability plan? Access to the data that’s required for reporting? What are the assurances? Does the department/school have the capacity to fulfil the requirements? Apply for grants that will enhance the schools goals and objectives. Collaborations: Be Present! physically, vocalize your school’s needs, objectives, and “limitations”.