Klein ISD Education Foundation Grant Writing Workshop

… to generate and distribute resources to the Klein ISD, to enrich, maintain, and expand programs needed to meet the district’s stated mission of excellence in education. The Mission

KEF History  Established in 2000  Began awarding grants in 2001  300 grants  $1,245,172 in grants  $400,000 in professional development  Funding for STEAM Express  New website: kleinisd.net/kef

Grant Awards  Individual teachers ($2,000 max)  Campus/Department ($7,500 max)  Multi-Campus ($15,000 max)

Grant Awards Grants Open to Principals  Funding for Campus-wide Student Programs  Grants: ($25,000 max)

Innovation Making meaningful change to improve programs, services, and processes and create new value for students and stakeholders. Innovation involves the adoption of an idea, process, technology, or product that is either new or new to its proposed application. Baldrige National Quality Program Education Criteria

 Support specific classroom, department, campus or school needs  Impact the quality of education for students  Relate to goals stated in the campus/district plan of action  Have the potential for replication on other campuses Grant Criteria

Things to Avoid  Generally, funds will not be awarded for: - Salaries and fees for speakers - Snacks or refreshments - Awards and trophies - T-Shirts - Airfare, hotel, food, transportation or other travel costs  Funds will not be awarded for multiple applications from an individual school to fund an entire program.

 Grants issued once a semester - 2 cycles per year  Applications issued in September for fall semester and January for spring semester  Fall deadline: November 3 Spring deadline: April 1  Evaluation of grants occurs in November and April Grant Process

Start here:  Contact your Campus Technology Administrator  Software: Help Desk: Ext or 4HELP  Hardware purchase: Lisa Turner  Hardware: Karen Fuller Technology Questions?

Technology Software:  You must contact the Help Desk first.  This will generate a Help Desk Request that will be sent to you by .  If software is already approved, print the affirmation and attach to grant application.

Technology a a Software (continued)  If the software is not already on the approved list, you will be directed to follow the software review process.  The Help Desk will guide you through the steps to complete this process.  Once your software request has been approved, print the affirmation and attach to the application.

Technology Hardware:  Check the approved price lists through purchasing on Kleinet. No additional approval needed. Seek assistance from campus financial secretary.  If it is not on the price list contact: Lisa Turner in purchasing for approved vendors / information.  Then contact: Karen Fuller, Chief Technology Officer to provide specs and information needed for review.  Once approved, attach affirmation to application.

Technology a Reminders:  Bluetooth Devices are not approved.  All printers must be approved by IT before purchase.  Contact Karen Fuller, Chief Technology Officer, provide specs & any additional information needed for review.

Technology Deadlines:  All requests for software and hardware reviews must be submitted by: September 25, 2014 (fall) February 20, 2015 (spring)  This is necessary to meet grant application deadline (reviews can take up to 45 days).  Consider submitting concept for approval before writing grant.

If your application includes any minor building/campus modifications you must get prior written approval from the Associate Superintendent of Facility and School Services and attach to grant application. Facilities

Grant Applicant Information  Type of Grant  Grant Title  Amount Requested  Campus  Grade Level(s)  Primary Contact  Additional Team Members  Subject Content Area(s) – check all that apply  Number of Participants (students, teachers, parents, volunteers)

Part A - Grant Description Please give the readers a brief synopsis of your grant, including the students impacted.

 75 words maximum  What is the instructional purpose, goals and needs for your classroom/campus? Part B - Purpose

Part C - Enrichment/Support  75 words maximum  Tie to Campus Improvement Plan  Innovative?  Replicable?  Resources needed?

Part D - Curriculum/Activities  150 words maximum  What measurable student goals does your project address?  How will the student learning goals be be implemented, assessed & measured?  Specific student activities & procedures?  How will the student learn?

Part E - Evaluation  150 words maximum  What measurements will be used to determine if goals have been met and what students have learned?  How will results of student learning be presented?

Part F - Collaboration  75 words maximum  Will collaboration be utilized? (other schools, teachers, PTO, community, etc.)  Do you have outside funding or support?  Is project sustainable (not a requirement)?

 Principal must review and sign.  Submit completed form with grant application. Principal Review Form

 Form must be completed to finalize grant.  DUE DATE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: - Grants awarded in Dec., complete by the following December - Grants awarded in May, complete by the following May Evaluation Form

 KISD is the KEF fiscal agent for grants.  Grant recipients must follow district purchasing/ bid guidelines. Approved vendors must be used.  Can this item be serviced by KISD?  Get written quotes, orders might not be placed for several months.  Be sure to include shipping/handling costs.  Be sure there is no state sales tax added.  Round up your grant total to even hundreds. Grant Budget

Helpful Information Online Visit kleinisd.net/kef to find:  Grant Guidelines  Grant Application  Lead the Spark Grant Application  Grant Workshop PowerPoint  Sample Budget Form  Copy of Critique Sheet  Copy of Score Sheet  Grant Statistics  Grant Summaries

Grant Content: Contact: Cindy Doyle Director Klein ISD Education Foundation Forms or Budget: Contact: Cindy Shrode Questions?

CAMPUS CHAMPIONS Your campus link to KEF

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