2020 WSD Foundation Mini Grants
Today, Friday April 3, is the DEADLINE!
The Mini Grant application deadline is today - April 3, 2020
Dear WSD Certified Staff:
Just a friendly reminder that today is the deadline to submit applications for the 2020 Mini Grant Program. Given our current situation, Principal signatures can be their electronic signature or an email to me confirming they approve of the grant request.
In its 17th year, this program invites teachers to apply for competitive grant monies generated by the WSD Foundation's fundraising efforts. The WSD Foundation offers both a $500 Teacher Mini-Grant and a $1,000 Building Mini-Grant opportunity for District schools. Please remember, the building grant application should be for something that benefits the ENTIRE building.
2020 $500 Mini Grant Application
2020 $1,000 Building Grant Application
Last year, the Foundation awarded 15 teacher and building grants totaling $9,500! In addition, they also awarded 7 more grants totaling $5,000 from funds the Foundation received from General Motors for STEM initiatives.
These grants are intended to reward educators for their resourceful and innovative ideas and strategies that benefit our students. Teachers wishing to implement a new program in their classroom are encouraged to apply for the grants, and previous winners are allowed and encouraged to apply as well. Grant proposals should be submitted to the WSD Community Relations Department no later than April 3, 2020. Programs that will be given priority must have the following:
• Clearly defined, feasible purpose, goals and objectives
• Clearly defined evaluation process
• Well planned activities related to objectives
• Use of readily available materials
• Measurable objectives and learner outcomes
• Creative, innovative and practical ideas
A selection committee comprised of WSD Foundation Directors will choose the winners based on the established criteria. Both the teacher application and the building application will prompt you to make a copy, and all applications do require the signature of the building principal. You can submit by scanning and emailing the application back to us.
We hope you will consider taking advantage of this opportunity and we sincerely hope you are all taking good care of yourselves during this uncertain and challenging time. Thank you for all you do for kids!
Mary K. LaPak
Chief Communications Officer
WSD Foundation Director
636-327-3800, ext. 20352
636-327-8611 (fax)
marylapak@wsdr4.org
2019 Grant Winner
Douglas Small
Green Tree Elementary
"Sphero Hero" $1,000
2019 Grant Winner
Hester Menier
Stone Creek Elementary
"Interactive Art Gallery" $500