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Media Release The Groton Dunstable Education Foundation hopes for strong response to Spring 2004 Grants Program The GDEF Spring 2004 Grants Program will be accepting applications through May 1, 2004. The Foundation is hoping to receive another strong response from GDRSD educators and community members in this, their second grants cycle since the Foundation was formed in July of last year. Grants funded during the January 2004 cycle are already at work benefiting students in our District’s schools. For a complete listing of funded grants visit www.gdefinc.org. One of the goals of this non-profit organization is 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. While the Foundation's vision focuses on academic-- and arts-oriented programs, any proposals 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. 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. 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. GDEF will consider each grant request, without regard to precedence, based on its own merits. 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. Applications will be accepted through May 1st (must be postmarked by that date) and following a thorough review process and vote by the GDEF Board of Directors, applicants will be notified the second week of June 2004 as to whether their grant will be funded. Check our website for more information on our grants application at www.gdefinc.org. Questions or comments, contact Kimberly Flanagan - Director, Communications
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