Grant Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of the Give ‘Em Five Fund is to provide a source of additional funding to assist schools
in planning, developing, and implementing innovative programs and creative opportunities which will result in increased student achievement. Hopefully, this will allow educators additional opportunities to help students grow and reach their potential.
Selection of Criteria
A team composed of community members will review all applications and use the following point system to evaluate each application. The criteria are as follows:
Needs Statement 20 points
Purpose & Objectives 15 points
Program Description 30 points
Student Involvement 10 points
Creativity 15 points
Evaluation 10 points
Funds may be used for:
Equipment (playground, sports, band, etc.)
Books (other than textbooks)
Computer Software (no hardware)
Student supplies
Local field trips
Educational field trips
Other needs will be considered as well
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Timeline
Applications can be sent at any time. Grants will be awarded annually. Deadline for accepting grants is October 15 of each year.
Applications
Applications should be typed using the actual grant application format. If additional space is needed other than what is provided, applications may be typed out on a separate paper as long as the headings are listed. Be specific as possible in providing an itemized budget request. List the items, the company or companies that supply the items, and the cost. Be sure to include all possible charges, shipping and handling, installation fees, logo prints, etc.
The grants that are awarded will be notified by phone/ mail and all purchases approved in the grant request will be purchased and delivered to the school.
Grant recipients are expected to complete a simple report at the completion of their project to evaluate the effectiveness of their grant.
Give ‘Em Five Program
How long have you been involved in the Give ‘Em Five Program? Give a brief description of how you are participating in the program.
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Please mail applications to:
Irene Pistella
Give ‘Em Five Fund
c/o Price’s Creameries
600 N. Piedras Ave.
El Paso, Texas 79903
For further information, please call (915) 565-2711 or (915) 565-FIVE
Price’s
Give ‘Em Five Fund
Discretionary Funds Grant Application
Application #______
Project Title: ______
Date submitted: ______
Requested date of implementation: ______
Duration of project: ______
Number of students impacted: ______
Total funds requested: ______
School District: ______
School name & address: ______
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School phone #______Fax #______
Grade level(s) affected:______
Principal: ______Phone # ______
Contact Person: ______Phone # ______
Brief description of proposal (30 words or less)
Give ‘Em Five Fund
Discretionary Funds Grant Application
NEEDS STATEMENT (20 points)
Establish the need for the project by stating statistical evidence, statements from authorities or other supported data.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES (15 POINTS)
Define the objective(s), eventual outcome, and overall benefit of your proposal.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (30 POINTS)
Give a clear and detailed description of your proposal. Include details of activities which support the overall outcome of the project.
Student Involvement (10 points)
Describe the level of student involvement and participation in the project. Describe how students will ultimately benefit by the project.
Creativity (15 points)
Describe how this project challenges or stimulates the students.
Evaluation (10 points)
Describe how you will determine if your objectives have been achieved, and whether or not the project is successful.
Budget
Detail your budget request. Itemize the kinds of materials and equipment needed. List the company supplying the items and please include shipping costs.
Item Supplier Amount
Total amount requesting ______