Grant Application Guidelines

HCS PiE GRANT PROCESS

Grant Applications, including the completed form and any additional material or communications, shall be submitted to PiE as follows:

Grant applications will be accepted from September 15 to October 15, 2021.

  • Applicants for the Fall Grant Round (or a designated representative) must attend the October PiE meeting and address questions about their request and describe in further detail if needed.

  • Grant Requests shall be reviewed by the Fundraising Committee.

  • If the Request does not fit the guidelines, the applicant will be notified in writing and given the opportunity to (quickly) submit a revised application.

  • If the Committee decides the Request fits the guidelines and merits full or partial funding, that recommendation will be noted and shared at the next PiE meeting.

  • Discussion will take place and a vote shall be taken at the next PiE meeting. If a majority of the members present approve the Request, it will be granted.

  • If approved, the Fundraising Committee shall notify the applicant, and coordinate with the Treasurer on timing of the dispersing of the Funds.

  • Grant recipients must expend the funds by June 30, 2021 or make special arrangements with the PiE Treasurer for an extension.

  • If the Request is denied, the Fundraising Committee shall notify the applicant, and explain why the Request was denied.

  • The Fundraising Committee shall report back at the next PiE meeting.

HCS PiE GRANT REQUEST GUIDELINES:

  • Grants from PiE are intended to support activities or materials that supplement and enhance classroom instruction. Funds should not be requested for items included in the regular school budget or any departmental budget.

  • Requests should be designed to support opportunities for teachers to initiate new or creative instructional strategies/activities.

  • Requests will be strengthened by the number of students impacted, cross-team opportunities, and a strong link to curriculum and instruction or improved school climate.

  • Successful applications will be filled out completely and provide adequate information for the Fundraising Committee to make an informed recommendation. This must include a detailed description of the need being met by the activity and how many students will benefit directly from the grant.

  • Applicants are expected to attend a PiE meeting to address any questions from PiE about the request. Additional information may be required after this meeting.

Grant Applications must be submitted as follows:

Grant applications are open September 15 to October 15, 2021.

  • Applicants for the Fall Grant Round (or a designated representative) must attend the Oct. PiE meeting and address questions about their request and describe in further detail if needed.

  • Grant recipients must expend the funds by June 30, 2021 or make special arrangements with the PiE Treasurer for an extension. Grant recipients are also expected to report on the impact of the funds in the form of a short one-page report or a short PowerPoint with photos of impact of the funds on students.