To submit a project proposal, complete the application below. The information you submit should be anonymous. Please take care not to use any identifying references and please note the following:
PERSONAL/SCHOOL/PROJECT INFORMATION. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Should include: purpose for the request, relevance to existing curriculum, detailed description of student, faculty/staff and community involvement. Description of how proposed project would be implemented, including how the requested materials will be used. Again, do not include any identifying references.
TIME FRAME: Account for both planning and implementation phases. Describe milestones that will mark progress in implementing the project and provide a timetable for the completion of each milestone.
COST BREAKDOWN: Indicate whether the amount requested represents total or partial funding of the project and whether there are other possible sources of funding. Break out costs into materials/resources, travel, fees, etc.
EVALUATION: How will success of the project be measured? If awarded the grant, you will be expected to complete an evaluation form provided by the IPEF.
Please limit any supporting documents to two pages.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL:
The purpose of the IPEF Grant program is to fund creative projects that normally would not be financed by our district. Proposals, however, must be consistent with District 204 Guidelines & Curriculum.
Including requests for any of the following will disqualify an application:
Payments to staff members
Technology currently available in the District
Refreshments
Athletic equipment
Transportation
Sets of books for classroom(s)
Thank you for your interest in maintaining the high level of educational opportunities in District 204.
The Foundation will contact you by e-mail regarding the committee's selection of projects to be funded.
DEADLINE: FALL - October 28, 2011
SPRING - April 6, 2011
Send to: IPEF GRANT SELECTION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
c/o Karen Sharpe
443 Newport Drive
Naperville, IL 60565
