VENTURE GRANT APPLICATION

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Please refer to the Venture Grant Guidelines at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8weKoCwEYzOLfAmmKUCvSov7O0QAIl9KjaaINdhp2g/edit?usp=sharing.

Before submitting your application, review the Great Valley Education Foundation's funding policy at: http://www.thefoundationatgreatvalley.org/resources/.

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Email *

Applicant Information

Name *

Building *

GVHS

GVMS

Charlestown

General Wayne

KD Markley

Sugartown

District Office

Project Title *

School Year *

Project Description

Identify the number of students impacted and/or schools benefitting from this project. *

Describe the specific needs this project will address. *

GVSD Comprehensive Plan *

Goal 1: Instruction - Ensure consistent implementation of high quality standards‐aligned curricula and effective instructional practices across all schools and all classrooms for all students.

Goal 2: Data - Ensure that quantitative and qualitative data is used to monitor student achievement, adjust instructional practices, and drive district‐level goal setting.

Goal 3: Support - Ensure students who are academically at risk are identified early and are supported by a process that provides interventions based upon student needs and includes procedures for monitoring effectiveness.

Goal 4: Technology - Ensure students have the skills and competencies needed to access, process, communicate, and create using a wide range of resources and technologies in order to succeed and lead in our local and global society.

Goal 5: Engagement - Ensure systems are in place that engage families, business partners, and community members in the student learning process and communicate with stakeholders in ways that promote, enhance, and sustain a shared vision for building a positive school climate.

Goal 6: Professional Development - Establish a district system that fully ensures professional development is focused, comprehensive and implemented with fidelity.

Required

Please briefly describe how your project would address the GVSD Comprehensive Plan Goal(s) that you have selected. *

GVSD District Goals *

Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement: All students will be provided highly effective instruction aligned to a clearly articulated, rigorous, district-wide curriculum yielding student achievement.

Communication and Culture: Collaboration and effective communication with the public and school community is critical to the success of the District, and relationships with stakeholders will be fostered at a high level through engagement.

Policies and Governance: The School District is governed by the Great Valley School District Board Policies. The application and implementation of these policies is the basis of District processes and procedures.

Finance and Operations: The Board has the fiduciary obligation to maximize District resources while providing the best educational opportunities to all students in a fiscally-responsible manner.

Required

Please briefly describe how your project would address the District Goal(s) that you have selected. *

Foundation at GV Funding Priorities *

Provides innovation in teaching and learning and technology

Keeps important enrichment programs in our schools

Broadens the extra-curricular activities that keep our children engaged and inspired

Promotes the innovative ideas of our Great Valley professional staff through Venture Grants

Provides additional assistance for at-risk students

Required

Please briefly describe how your project would address the Foundation's Funding Priorities that you have selected. *

Logistics

Support Required *

Please include other participants or support you will need for this project. If none is needed, please type N/A.

Timetable *

Include project start and end dates.

Cost *

Please include itemized cost estimates for any materials or equipment. Contact the business office for assistance as needed.

Continuing Costs *

Please list any annual or continuing costs (i.e. subscriptions, software, upgrades, etc.). If none is needed, please type N/A.

Other Funding *

List other possible full or partial funding options available for this project. If none is needed, please type N/A.

Evaluation

What are the expected measurable outcomes? *

What method will you use to evaluate the success and effectiveness of the project? *

What type of data will be collected to demonstrate the success of the project? *

Please describe the potential to expand and/or replicate the project. *

Reporting & Communication Requirements

Reporting *

Grant recipients are required to submit an end of the year/end of project report by the first Friday in June. Recipients are also asked to support the Foundation's efforts to publicize the grant by providing the following: images or opportunities for photos; promotional videos; testimonials; etc. By selecting "I agree..." below, you agree to accept the reporting requirements listed above.

I agree to the reporting requirements.

Communication *

The Foundation asks grant recipients to help "spread the word" about the grant programs supported with donor funds. This helps to promote continued community support of the Foundation. Please list the ways that you would communicate with students, families, and the community about this grant. (i.e. a note in a newsletter, a mention at an event, a mention at a faculty meeting, through social media).

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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