1. OPSB Grant Application Procedure
October 9, 2015

2. 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

3. Grant Application Procedures
Department/School Level
Central Office Internal
Phase I:
Completes Intent to Apply form to .
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.

4. 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”.