Teacher & Staff Applicants.FUNDING PRIORITIES & RANGE OF AMOUNT OF FUNDING The FHNS prioritizes funding new and innovative projects that require “seed money” to get started. When projects are successful and require annual re-investment, we encourage teachers and principals to incorporate costs into annual school budgets. FUNDING GUIDELINES Grants Under $500 - Rolling Submission Teachers are encouraged to submit proposals for up to $500 at any time throughout the year. These grants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and do not require a specific submission due date. Teachers will learn about funding approval within two weeks of their submission. Grants Over $500 - Cycle-Based Submission Grants over $500 are subject to a cycle-based submission policy. Proposals must be presented to the FHNS Board at our twice-annual meetings (typically in October and March of each year), with support from your school leader. Proposals are due one week prior to the scheduled board meetings. The fall submission supports projects that will be implemented during the fall semester; the spring submission supports projects that will be implemented during the spring semester.
APPLYING FOR FUNDING The application process is simple, short, and all online. In addition to your contact information, the specific questions on the application form include:
Notification of the Board’s decision will occur within one week for grants over $500 and within two weeks for grants under $500. All teachers must submit an evaluation report after the project is complete. RECENTLY FUNDED PROJECTS We celebrate many definitions of what it means to be new and innovative! Head to our Grants page to see some of the great ideas that The Friends has supported in recent years. |