Grant Guidelines

The Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation is a non-profit organization of community members
committed to fostering innovation and excellencein the Cape Elizabeth public schools by:

•  funding initiatives that augment the school budget;

•  partnering with the school system to help achieve its vision; and

•  building community-wide support for the benefit of our schools.

The Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation is committed to the belief that excellent public
education is essential to the economic and socialwell being of our community.

The Grant Program

I. Grants Purposes

To award grants twice annually in the spring and in the fall

1. To encourage innovative and creative ideas that promise to enrich the curriculum
2. To encourage and support collaborative efforts or partnerships among teachers,
   students, and community members either initially or in the future
3. To support major grants that impact, or have the potential to impact,
   a significant number of students, or have a profound impact on a
   smaller number of students
4. To support grants that benefit future students
5. To support grants that explore new teaching practices
6. To encourage grants that can be replicated in other Cape Elizabeth schools or classrooms

II. Application Guidelines

1. All proposals must be for projects that will benefit Cape Elizabeth Public Schools.
2. Grant monies must be spent within twelve months of being awarded, or be returned
   to CEEF.
3. Projects must take place between June 2009 and August 2010.
4. Project funds may be used for materials, equipment, speakers, consultants, space costs,
   travel, entrance fees, tuition not otherwisecovered by the School Department,
   faculty/staff prep time @ $20 per hour, and substitute teachers.

III. Application and Review Procedures (See left for downloadable grants documents)

1. Applications may be for either classroom grants or professional development grants,
   and may be submitted during either grant cycle.
2. Applications must be received by the deadline given on the application.
3. An original of the completed application form (electronic or paper version)
   must be submitted.
4. A brief meeting for an overview and Q&A with the Grants Committee will take
   place approximately two weeks following the application deadline.
5. Applicants will be notified by mail of decisions following Grants Committee
   recommendations and full Board approval.
6. CEEF may fund projects partially or in full.
7. Teachers are asked to complete a feedback survey within one year of receiving their grants money.