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Applying for a
Groton Dunstable Education Foundation Grant
(This information is also included with the
Application Form.)
What is
the mission of the Groton Dunstable Education Foundation?
The Groton
Dunstable Education Foundation, Inc. (GDEF) is a volunteer non-profit
organization committed to enhancing the success of our public schools by
providing private funding for innovative, inspiring programs and opportunities.
This community-driven foundation believes that each child deserves an excellent
educational experience and that supported and successful schools are fundamental
elements of our special communities.
What
are the goals of the GDEF Grant Disbursement Program?
The Groton
Dunstable Education Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for every child in
our public school system to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence
required to develop to his/her potential both as a student and as a community
member.
Since the
most innovative proposals may be those that have not yet been envisioned, GDEF
will consider funding any grant program or professional development experience that will provide enrichment to the
quality of education in the public schools located in the towns of Groton and
Dunstable which are part of the Groton Dunstable Regional School District
(GDRSD). While the Foundation's vision focuses on academic- and arts-oriented
programs, any programs which seek to engage a student's curiosity, encourage a
lifelong love of learning and desire to strive for excellence, and embrace the
overall development of the student will be considered.
The Foundation
will take the following guidelines into account when reviewing grant
applications:
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Funded programs should supplement the
Groton Dunstable Regional School District budget, not supplant it. Grants are
intended to provide the seed money necessary to pilot programs which would not
otherwise be possible. GDEF discourages dependence upon grants for on-going
programming.
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Priority will be placed on programs that
have a direct impact on students, present opportunities across the student
population, and ensure continuity between the elementary, middle, and high
school curricula.
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GDEF will consider each grant request, without
regard to precedence, based on its own merits.
Who can
apply for a GDEF Grant?
In addition
to faculty and administration of the Groton Dunstable Regional School District,
students, parents, Groton and Dunstable community members and organizations may
apply for a GDEF grant with the support of a GDRSD faculty or administrative sponsor. We believe this sponsorship is necessary to ensure coordination within
the schools and the ultimate success of each grant effort.
What is the process
for applying for a GDEF Grant?
1. Complete
the appropriate application form (Mini-Grant Application may be used for funding
requests of $500 or less), attaching extra pages if necessary, and submit two copies
of the application form and any attachments to the Groton Dunstable Education
Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 322, Groton, MA 01450 by the deadline for the
current grant cycle. GDEF will
accept applications by mail only and applications must be postmarked by the
deadline for the current grant cycle.
2. Each
grant application will be reviewed by the GDEF Grants Review Committee and
the GDEF Board of Directors and then voted on by the GDEF Board of Directors, in
its sole discretion. The decision of this Board of Directors is final.
Applicants will be notified as to whether their grant will
be funded on the date stated for the current grant cycle.
Where can I get a GDEF Grant Application?
On our website!
Click here to print an application in PDF format.
If you are unable to print the application from the website
and would like a printed application, please contact us by email at
info@gdefinc.org
and we'll be happy to
mail one to you.
Whom
should I contact if I have questions?
We are eager to work with you to ensure a successful
grant application process! Please feel free to contact our Grant Disbursement
Director, Kristen Stone (kstone@gdefinc.org), if you have any questions about completing the Grant
Application Form or about the grant process.
Click here to print
out a GDEF Grant Application!
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