November 15, 2011 and February 10, 2012
Clarkston Foundation grants are intended to start-up new and innovative programs that could not be funded within a school’s operating budget. Traditionally, the emphasis has been placed on programs that serve the sciences or arts but the Foundation has now opened classroom grants to all core subject areas. This year, two new opportunities have high priority. The first opportunity is the Rising Starts Grant Program. This program awards financial support to individual teachers, or groups of teachers, who are new to the teaching profession (within four years) and are creating a promising new activity or program for their students. The second opportunity is the Bright Ideas Grant Program. This program provides financial and community support to individuals or groups who have created an innovative activity or program that will enhance a student’s educational experience. Grant requests in either of these programs will receive priority review and consideration. As in the past, all new grants are funded as “seeds”. Once the value of such programming is established, it is assumed that the school district will determine the source of further funding. Therefore, the Clarkston Foundation operates under a general guideline of supporting such programs for a period of up to three years.
Background
The Clarkston Foundation is a non-profit charitable trust organization (501(c)(3) dedicated to support, enhance and encourage both exposure to excellence and personal participation in the arts and sciences for all students in the Clarkston area. Innovative ideas and unique programs are encouraged.
Types of Programs Previously Funded
Elementary: Festivals of Arts & Science, Space Technology, Author Day, Butterfly Study, Assemblies, Start-up funds for Fine Arts programs.
Secondary: Science Assemblies, Outdoor Clay Sculpture, After-School Art & Choir Club Start-up funds, Music Commissioning, Yearbook Workshops, production “rights”.
Community: Laser and Music Assemblies, Symphony Concerts.
Types of Requests NOT Funded
Capital Outlay Purchases
Staff Training and Development
Single-Student and/or Transportation Requests
Request for funds after an event has taken place
Instructions
Complete all sections accurately and legibly. Incomplete or old applications will be returned to the applicant, which may delay (and thereby force denial of) a grant request. Deadline exceptions may be made only for new program requests, which must be received at least 30 days prior to any event. No requests for funding will be considered after that time. The Grant Committee meets shortly after the application deadlines and sends its recommendation to the Board of Directors. Requests for either semester may be submitted in November, although second semester grants are awarded in February unless applicant attaches notice stating that doing so will provide an undue hardship in his/her situation.
Questions? Please contact our Foundation/School District Liaison, Mr. Shawn Ryan at 248-623-5413, or call the Clarkston Foundation directly at 248-623-5475.
Send completed application plus one copy to:
Clarkston Foundation Grant Committee
PO Box 711
Clarkston MI 48347
Clarkston Foundation Classroom
Grant Application
For
School Year 2011-12
Deadlines:
Friday, November 11,
2011 and Friday,
February 10, 2012
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Please complete all sections of the
grant application and attach all relevant supporting documentation. Incomplete or old grant applications will
not be accepted. Instead, these will
be returned to the applicant, which may delay (and thereby force denial of) a
grant request.
Completed applications and any
attachments (plus one copy) should be sent to the Clarkston Foundation Grant Committee,
PO Box 711, Clarkston, MI 48347. Questions
may be directed to Becky Kelly or Shawn Ryan at 248-623-5413.
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Applicant Name:
Project Director: (if other than applicant)
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School:
Organization Name:
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Project Title:
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School Address:
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Is this request for a Bright Ideas Grant,
Rising Stars Grant, or Science or Arts Grant
Project.
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City:
Zip:
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Project Location:
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School Phone Number:
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From: / /
To: / /
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Applicant’s Evening Phone #:
Applicant’s e-mail address:
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Detailed
description of project:
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Project
Objectives:
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How many
individuals will benefit from this project?
(Write in the number in each category, below)
Students:
Grade: Staff: Volunteers: Others, describe:
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Describe how this project
will meet its objectives and the plan for project evaluation:
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Briefly describe the
promotion plan for this project:
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PROJECT BUDGET: Your budget MUST balance. Total project expenses must equal project
revenues!
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EXPENSES
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REVENUE
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Personnel
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School Support
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Equipment
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Organization
(PTO/PTA) Support
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Materials / Supplies
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Corporate Support
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Rentals (equipment, materials, etc.)
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Other (specify)
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Publicity
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FOUNDATION REQUEST
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Other (specify)
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TOTAL
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$
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TOTAL
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$
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Have you / your school or organization received funding
for this project in a previous year? Yes
No
If yes, what amount?
Are you a member of the Clarkston Foundation? Yes
No
If awarded, how should this check be made payable?
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If the grant is awarded, the applicant gives assurance
to the Clarkston Foundation that the support funds will be administered by
the applicant or organization and used as requested. Any funds received under this grant shall
not be used to replace funds normally budgeted for this activity and must be
used solely for the stated purpose.
If the grant is
awarded, the applicant agrees to recognize the Clarkston Foundation on
promotional and other materials related to the program/event. Award checks are issued in December for
first semester programs. Awards for
the second semester are distributed in March unless applicant attaches a
statement explaining an earlier need and initials here: _____
The applicant has
read, understands, and agrees to the guidelines stated above.
Applicant’s
Signature:
_______________________________________ Date:
__________________________
The filing of the
application by the undersigned official indicates support for this
application.
Building
Principal:
__________________________________________ Date: __________________________
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Send original and one copy of application. Do NOT send instruction page.
Clarkston
Foundation
PO Box 711
Clarkston, MI 48347
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