For 2012-2013 Grants:

• Applications will be accepted starting Monday, April 16, 2012 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012.
• School or team proposals (from those affecting either an entire grade or subject level to those affecting the entire school population) are encouraged as are individual teacher proposals.

Primary consideration will be given to applications which:

• Reward academic achievement
• Supplement/enrich the curriculum
• Affect the most students possible
• Plan a program or project with measurable results
• Initiate the program the coming grant cycle
• Benefit a diverse student group
• Reflect a need that is not being met by existing programs 

Characteristics of projects not typically funded are those which request:

• Materials or supplies ordinarily included in the school/division budget
• Materials which have no creative, measurable use described for them
• Projects that qualify for other funding sources
• Field trips or other travel funding as the primary budget item
• Supplementary pay for teachers as a budget item
• Conferences, seminars, or events
• Continuing funds for previously funded grant program/project

Funding Areas

Priority funding will be made for proposals which meet the general criteria and which address one of the following areas:

• Behavior Management
• Enrichment Activities
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies
• Special Education
• Technology Application
• Writing