Grant Information

Overview

The Georgetown Public Education Foundation, Inc. (GEF) was founded with the realization that supplemental financial resources to maintain excellence in our school system may not be available through traditional funding sources such as local support and state aid.  We are dedicated to providing expanded opportunities and experiences to the students of the Georgetown Public Schools.  Our mission is to support innovative programs in order to encourage, demonstrate, and recognize excellence in our schools for the benefit of students of all aspirations and abilities.

While we work closely with the Georgetown Public School system, the GEF is an independent entity. The GEF works to raise money to support programs in science, technology, the arts, and innovative teaching methods for the Georgetown Public Schools. 

Who may apply?

Georgetown Public School faculty and administrators may apply for funding in support of innovative projects that benefit Georgetown Public School students.

Applications may be made by individuals or by groups.

GEF Grant Funding Criteria

The proposal must be for the benefit of Georgetown Public School children.

All awards must be consistent with the mission of the GEF as determined by its Board of Directors. The GEF’s mission is to support innovative programs in order to encourage, demonstrate, and recognize excellence in our schools for the benefit of students of all aspirations and abilities.

The proposed project must be in the areas of science, technology, the arts, or an innovative teaching technique that enhances the curriculum.

The proposed project must provide for activities over and above what is covered by the school budget (i.e., the GEF does not typically make awards for field trips, transportation fees, teachers’ and or substitute salaries, textbooks, or supplies required by the existing curriculum).

Grants are typically awarded for one year.  The assumption is that programs that prove worthwhile will be included in future school budgets.

The applicants agree to account for and report on the project's status, progress, and impact once funded.  Applicants agree to complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the project.

 Budget Limitations

 Funding is subject to resource availability and comparison with other grant requests.

 The Grant Committee may choose to offer partial funding at its discretion.

 The amount of each grant is as follows:

• Not to exceed $2,000.00 for a grant impacting an individual class

• Not to exceed $3,000.00 for a grant impacting a grade level

• Not to exceed $5,000.00 for a grant impacting an entire school

Since funds are limited, projects costing less than the maximum tiered amounts allow the GEF to help as many teachers and classrooms as possible.  A team of teachers working together may apply for a single grant, but the maximum amount will not exceed the tiered limitation.

The Foundation encourages collaborative funding and invites applicants to seek partial or additional funding from other sources.  The proposal should provide a plan and budget for additional non-GEF funding, if necessary.