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2010
Cycle of WISD Education Foundation grants
The Waco ISD
Education Foundation funds creative projects that impact student
performance and "raise the power of education" in Waco
schools. Since 1999, the Waco ISD Education Foundation has awarded
more than $870,000 in grants to Waco teachers.
FUNDING AREAS
CREATIVE CLASSROOM PROJECTS
Approximately $100,000 will be awarded in grants for classroom projects ($7,500 max); creativity is a priority. Focuses (but not exclusively) on grants for Early Childhood Development, Enhanced Programming for Advanced Students, Extended Education for Staff, and Emphasis on Student Performance.
Early
Childhood Education
This area encompasses children from age three through the third
grade. This area is targeted as a result of research that proves
that this age is crucial in the development of the human brain.
Enhanced
Programming for Advanced Students
Funding for "at-risk" programs are easy to obtain for
students, but it is the belief of the Waco ISD Education Foundation
that advanced students are just as important.
Extended
Education for Staff
The Waco ISD Education Foundation is formed on the belief that the
most important factor in learning is the teacher. Therefore, grant
money is awarded to help improve the quality of teaching within
the Waco ISD.
Emphasis
on Student Performance
These funds enable learning strategies that impact student achievement.
The focus is on excellence attained through more experiences for
children, and/or community /parental involvement, as well as addressing
district/campus improvement plans.
REWARDS FOR RESULTS
At least one grant up to $7,500; Previous grant winners are encouraged to reapply for continuing funding. Funding is awarded based on compelling results from pilot year.
DISTRICT FOCUS
Up to $10,000 of funding is available for one or multiple projects in an area of concentration for WISD; Subject is chosen by WISD Education Foundation board annually.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Any individual
or group employed by Waco ISD may apply for grants. Any one project
may receive a grant up to $7,500 in Creative Clasroom Grants or Rewards for Results, or up to $10,000 in District Initiative. The size and number of awards
will be determined by the funds available within the WISD Education
Foundation.
Timeline
Applications are available each January and are usually due mid-February. Grant recipients are notified by the end of the
school year and funds are disbursed at the beginning of the summer.
2011 Cycle applications are available! Proposals due Feb. 14, 2011 by 9 a.m.
(You will need both the Word and Excel budget form.)
 2011 Cycle Application &  Budget
form
Requirements
Recipients are required to complete mid-year and end-of-year reports.
Foundation board members will serve as contacts for each grant.
GRANTWRITING
HELP
Grantwriting
Workshops
The WISD Development & Community Partnerships Department is
offers grantwriting workshops before major deadlines and upon request.
Register through Professional Development. Teachers can arrange
for personalized campus-level workshops for 7 or more participants.
Individual
Consultations
Any district employee may request help planning for a grant, or
a personal review of their grant prior to submission. Advance notice
is required to set up a consultation time. Please e-mail Amber George
in the Development Office at ageorge@wacoisd.org
or call 755-9517.
Campus
Grant Team
All WISD campuses are invited to establish a grantwriting team.
Assistance is provided by the WISD Development Office. Resource
packets and orientation sessions are available by e-mailing Amber George at ageorge@wacoisd.org
or by calling 755-9517.
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