2010-2011 Richard and Teresa VanLandingham MAXI-GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION

A. Name of Person(s) Applying for Grant: Katie Capshaw B. School/Organization/Institutional Affiliation: Washington Middle School C. Applicants Position or Title: 7th grade English Teacher D. Address: 1228 Martin Luther King Ave E. Telephone: 229-377-1206 (school) 229-977-1864 (cell) F. Title of Project: Writers Workshop: Developing a Community of Writers G. Segment of School Population Served: All Students enrolled in English Classes Number of Students:_________________ H. Funds Requested (not to exceed $5,000.): $5000.00 I. Project: ______________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________ __________________________ APPLICANTS SIGNATURE

DEADLINE - 4:00 P.M., April 2, 2010 Please provide eleven (11) copies of the application to: Tommy Pharis Grady County Board of Education Office (229) 377-3701

I. Describe the project in detail. Include objectives, methods, materials, a time line schedule and how it supports the school curriculum.

II. What are the major benefits from this project and what segment of your school population will be involved?

III. What method(s) will be used to evaluate and report the results of the project, and who will be responsible for supervision?

IV. Describe any additional resources, expertise, or funding that will be obtained to support your project. Discuss how you will utilize volunteers, and other in-kind contributions. (Applicants are strongly encouraged to incorporate in-kind contributions and volunteer time).

V. Maxi-grant funding will be awarded for an amount up to $5,000. Please furnish a detailed budget describing how the funds will be spent.

(If necessary, attach additional sheets)

THE 20102011 Richard and Teresa VanLandingham MAXI-GRANT PROGRAM

GRANT ACCEPTANCE NAME:________________________________________________________________ __________ PROJECT TITLE:________________________________________________________________ __ SCHOOL:______________________________________________________________ __________ SCHOOL PHONE: _________________ HOME PHONE:___________________

This is to acknowledge that I understand and will comply with the following requirements of this grant: 1. Maintain an accurate record of all expenses on the Expense Report provided by the Grady Partnership for Education Foundation, Inc., to include all receipts for expenditures. 2. Complete and submit a Final Report. *Failure to submit a Final Report and Expense Report by June 1, 2011, will result in the grant recipient being required to return original grant funds and will forfeit any opportunity to apply and receive future Foundation maxi-grants.

3. Return any unused funds (over $10.00) by June 1, 2011, to The Grady Partnership for Education Foundation, Inc. 4. Notify The Foundation of any significant changes (applicant being transferred, materials outline in the grant are no longer available, the project has changed dramatically, etc.) SIGNATURE______________________________________DATE _____________

Tommy Pharis Grady County Board of Education Office (229) 377-3701 Grady County Public Education Endowment Fund 2010-2011 Richard and Teresa VanLandingham MAXI-GRANT PROGRAM FINAL REPORT (Due Date June 1, 2011)
NAME:_______________________________________________ PHONE #________________ PROJECT TITLE:_______________________________________________________________ SCHOOL:____________________________________________ #________________ SPONSORS:_________________________________________ #________________ (CONTACT PERSON) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND OBJECTIVES: PHONE PHONE

PROJECT RESULTS TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Letters/memos/photographs supporting documents from business partners (if applicable), sponsors, etc. that summarize private sector involvement in the classroom project.

Tommy Pharis Grady County Board of Education Office (229) 377-3701 EXPENSE REPORT (Due June 1, 2011)
Name:________________________________________________ #__________________ Phone

Project Title:__________________________________________________________________ ____ School:_____________________________________________ _________________ Grant Amount:_________________________ Date Funds Received:__________________ Date Item/supplier Amount ______________________________________________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________ Phone #

______________________________________________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________ Total Expenses $__________________ Total Grant Received _______________ Total Expenses ___________________ Difference ___________________

Explanation of Difference: Must be expended by June 1, 2011 or returned to The Foundation Check attached ____Yes ____No (Please attach all receipts. Any remaining funds exceeding $10.00 are to be returned to Grady County Public Education Endowment Fund and may not be put into School General Fund). TO: Richard and Teresa VanLandingham Maxi-Grant Applicants FROM: Grady County Public Education Endowment Fund SUBJECT: Grant Application Information and Guidelines The Grady County Public Education Endowment Fund is pleased to announce the 20102011 Maxi-Grant Program for the Grady County Schools. All schools are encouraged to apply. Each selected grant will be awarded up to $5,000. This year, financial support for the maxi-grant program is provided by the generous donations of area businesses.

The submitted maxi-grant proposals should demonstrate innovative teaching techniques or learning approaches targeting goal(s) or objective(s) of the schools curriculum. Proposals should describe well defined and developed projects benefiting an established group of students. Applicants are encouraged to utilize additional resources, (i.e., in-kind contributions and volunteer time). Grant monies will not be awarded for the following unless the item is an integral part of an innovative project : Construction/school beautification projects. Food purchases unless the food is specifically for use in an instructional setting. Salaries, stipends and honorariums for Grady County teachers. Workshop or conference fees. Non-school specific assets (i.e., 35mm cameras, camcorders, computers, televisions, etc.) Student rewards, acknowledgments, etc. The deadline for submission is 4:00 P.M., on April 2, 2010. Applications should be delivered to Tommy Pharis, Grady County Board of Education. Applications must be typed or computer duplicated: eleven (11) copies must be submitted. Grant applicants will be notified of the grant selection decisions by June 4, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Tommy Pharis at 377-3701.