Grant Application Process

General Guidelines

Schools and departments that have identified a grant opportunity from an external funding agency and are interested in submitting a proposal should ALWAYS:

Discuss the idea with, and get approval from, the school principal or department director.
Make sure the proposal supports school improvement plans, supports the District Goals and Guardrails, and complies with all District policies and procedures.
Contact Grants Administration (GA) prior to the specified deadline for technical assistance and to learn about obtaining District approvals (including Superintendent and/or School Board).

Grant Application Approval

The GA Department works with schools and departments to prepare required documentation for School Board review and approval of grant applications or grant awards. Schools and departments cannot access awarded funds without final Board approval.

Grant applications for internal school district funds (district grants), such as Teacher-Directed Improvement Fund grants, do not require School Board approval or the Superintendent's signature since they do not create an obligation between the school system and an external funding agency.

Approval/Signature of Grants and Contracts