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GRANTS

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The Grants

Kelso Public Schools Foundation Grants fund
programs and activities in Kelso Public Schools
which benefit a substantial segment of students
for which public resources are insufficient
or unavailable. The Kelso Public Schools Foundation
would like to invite all district staff
and school volunteers to submit grant proposals.

GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES

"SPRING 2024"

Basic Information

Who May Apply?

All STAFF affiliated with schools in the Kelso Public Schools

When to submit?

Deadline: 4:00 PM - MAY 10th - Late applications will not receive consideration
Please E-Mail a completed Application to kelsokidz@gmail.com
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Who to contact?

Rick Davis

(360) 501-1835
or Email to
kelsokidz@gmail.com

What is the expenditure?

All awarded grant funds need to be used by June 2024, or they will be forfeited

When are grant winners notified?

Grant winners will be notified by November 28th, 2023

How are grants judged?

A Foundation Board committee will judge the applications

Creativity, innovation and the projects ability to meet one or more of the grant criteria

Grants should be clear, concise and free of educational jargon
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Grant Criteria

The maximum grant amount is $500. Detailed justification for funds is required. Schools can receive more than one grant. The grants may be used for the intended request only.
Projects must be beyond the financial capabilities of the district, building and/or program
Resource materials must demonstrate strong ties to the project
Outside resource personnel must be identified by name with a resume’ recommended
Evaluation report is required after completion of the project.....
GRANT EVALUATION FORM
Impacts a significant number of students or more than one school
Demonstrates integration of curriculum
Promotes racial and/or cultural understanding
Applies learning to the real world (life skills)
Involves use of technology
Strengthens the relationship between school and community
Addresses an “at-risk” population
Addresses school climate issues
Projects must be beyond the financial capabilities of the district, building and/or program

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Outside resource personnel must be identified by name with a resume’ recommended

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Resource materials must demonstrate strong ties to the project

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Evaluation report is required after completion of the project

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Funding Priorities

High Funding Priorities
Active student involvement
Resource materials are reusable
High ratio of number of students per dollars invested
Project would not happen without Foundation funding
Brings innovation to the classroom
Lower Funding Priorities
Passive student involvement (merely as part of an audience)
Books and software without a strong tie to the project
Technology equipment that qualifies for district technology funding
Transportation fees without strong tie to the project

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ABOUT US

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Although completely separate from the Kelso Public Schools, the Foundation works hand-in-hand with the district to help students succeed.
360 501-1835
kelsokidz@gmail.com
P.O. Box 344 Kelso WA 98632
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The early heroes of Chris McCoy's life: Great Uncle Kirby McCoy (1952-2010) and his older brother and Chris' Grandpa Jack McCoy (1936-2014)