MTHS Foundation Guidelines for Traditional Grants and Opportunity Grants
Traditional Grant: Application Guidelines -
Funding
What kinds of activities generally get funded?
What kinds of activities generally DO NOT get funded?
- Timing: Grants are considered at monthly meetings the second week of the month. Give as much lead time as possible for approval of your grant request. We suggest applications be submitted by the middle of the month for consideration at the next monthly board meeting so that there is time for your department chair and school administrator to approve.
- Budget: Be as specific as possible about how the requested funds would be used along with the value of the program or activity. The Foundation often provides a portion of requested funding, so a breakdown of expenses is essential for the Foundation to understand your needs. If students will be required to pay a portion of the project or activity expense, please consider applying for a MTHS Foundation Opportunity Grant (SEE BELOW) for any student who is facing financial hardship.
- Process: After our mid-month trustee meeting, you will be notified as to the status of your grant request. If your grant is approved, you will be notified by the Executive Director via email and a check will be sent by school mail. As your activity or program takes place, be sure to include Foundation sponsorship in any written or spoken communication about it, inform the Foundation about when the event takes place, and take photos, videos, and collect student responses.
- Report: Submit your final report, including student statements, photos, and videos to be posted on the Foundation website and social media to the Executive Director at director@mthsfoundation.org. Failure to submit a report and documentation may preclude future funding.
Funding
What kinds of activities generally get funded?
- New, innovative, and dynamic learning experiences for students that go beyond class curriculum
- Special events and projects that involve the community and/or grade schools
- Cross-disciplinary special projects or events
- Guest speakers or performance groups designed to be seen by multiple classes
- Students attending or participating in state conferences or competitions - $100 per student
- Students attending national competitions for District approved programs - $150 per student
- Students attending service trips for approved student groups - $150 per student
What kinds of activities generally DO NOT get funded?
- Applications that are incomplete or unsigned by department chairs and principals
- Requests for curriculum-based equipment, supplies, transportation, or teacher stipend
- Requests for T-shirts, food, or other expendables for recurring district of school functions
- Projects whose requested level of funding is not justified by the number of students impacted
- Projects that have been repeatedly funded (three consecutive years) in the same form
****Please read these guidelines carefully before applying for your grant!***
Opportunity Grants: Application Guidelines -
Purpose: The purpose of the Maine Township High School Foundation Opportunity Grant is to provide monetary assistance to students to improve their well-being and ability to learn through programs that support their physical and emotional health as well as to promote development through educational and career opportunities to students who are not usually identified to receive grants or scholarships. Examples include transportation; tuition or fees (summer school, career-related camp, fee to sit for an industry certification exam...); materials/equipment, etc.
Awards: Grants will be awarded up to $1500.
Eligibility:
Submission and Timeline: To be considered for a Maine Township High School Foundation Opportunity Grant, a current D207 staff or faculty member (and coaches) must submit a completed application in sponsorship of the student to Director@MTHSfoundation.org. Decisions by the Foundation's review committee are made on a weekly basis. For questions, please email: Director@MTHSfoundation.org.
Purpose: The purpose of the Maine Township High School Foundation Opportunity Grant is to provide monetary assistance to students to improve their well-being and ability to learn through programs that support their physical and emotional health as well as to promote development through educational and career opportunities to students who are not usually identified to receive grants or scholarships. Examples include transportation; tuition or fees (summer school, career-related camp, fee to sit for an industry certification exam...); materials/equipment, etc.
Awards: Grants will be awarded up to $1500.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must be a current student of Maine Township High School District 207.
- Candidates must have a satisfactory attendance record.
- Candidates must not have received other financial assistance which have fully funded the same request.
Submission and Timeline: To be considered for a Maine Township High School Foundation Opportunity Grant, a current D207 staff or faculty member (and coaches) must submit a completed application in sponsorship of the student to Director@MTHSfoundation.org. Decisions by the Foundation's review committee are made on a weekly basis. For questions, please email: Director@MTHSfoundation.org.
****Please read these guidelines carefully before applying for your grant!***