Academic Enrichment Grant and Super Grant Application

Thank you for applying for an Ed Foundation grant!
Please read the information below before you click the link for the application form.

The Academic Enrichment Grant Program

The goal of the AEG program is to directly support teachers and staff in their work with children. The SMMEF Board evaluates grant proposals for their creativity, innovation, number of students impacted, and the potential for program expansion. The awarded grant programs must be completed during the 2012-2013 school year.

Application Procedures and Dates

The application deadline is Friday, April 27, 2012. No late applications will be accepted.

Your principal must submit an online Principal Approval Form for your grant application to be considered. Awarded grant recipients will be notified in late May.

Grant Funds Available

SMMEF is, once again, excited to announce the $5,000 SUPER GRANT! We will award one SUPER GRANT this year to encourage innovation and collaboration between teachers; the Super Grant will be awarded to one school in the District. The SUPER GRANT application must be submitted on behalf of ONE grade level, department, core, house or school in order to be considered. One lead teacher should fill out the application.

Teachers may also submit grant applications for up to $1,000. Each school site is guaranteed one AEG as long as it meets the guidelines; additional grants are awarded based on school size and available funds.

Note: Teachers may participate in both a collaborative Super Grant application and an individual AEG application.

Who may Apply?

Any District employee who works with children on a regular basis is welcome to apply. This includes all Certificated Employees, Adult Education for GED, ESL, Physical Activity Specialists, and Child Development Teachers. All past and current grant recipients are eligible to apply. However, a teacher may only apply for the same grant two years in a row.

SMMEF will consider funding for:

• equipment
• books
• materials and supplies
• outside consultants and contractors*
• field trips*
• professional development. This may include conference, travel*, accommodation* and substitute teacher fees. This does NOT include PD that provides teachers with certification or salary credits.

SMMEF will NOT consider funding for:

• District employees salaries
• after-school activities
• furniture
• window treatments
• items not related to curriculum
• items that require continuing expenses, unless a source for the continuing funds is already in place and documented

Application Anonymity

We evaluate all applications on merit alone. Enter your name(s) at the end of the application only! Do not enter your name(s) or any other identifying information in any other portion of the application, as this might lead to disqualification.