THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2009-2010
When is the application window for 2009-2010 School Year?
Thursday, August 27 - Wednesday, September 30, 2009
What is a Partners in Education (PIE) Mini-grant?
A mini-grant of $300 or less awarded to Griffin-Spalding County School System instructional staff for creative, innovative educational projects for which funding is not available through regular school sources. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
Materials or equipment obtained through mini-grants are the property of the school or the educational program which received the grant.
Who is eligible to receive a Partners in Education Mini-grant?
The instructional staff of the Griffin-Spalding County School System.
What is the Partners in Education Mini-grant application process?
Application forms are submitted online to the Griffin Spalding Education Foundation. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2009. Applicants will be notified of the results no later than November 2, 2009.
Each recipient will be required to complete an evaluation of the project for use by Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education.
| Time Line: |
| September 30, 2009, 5:00 P.M. |
Application deadline |
| October 27, 2009 |
Grant recipients announced at board of education meeting |
| November 2009 |
Grant recipients announced at chamber of commerce meeting |
| November 2009- May 2010 |
Mini-grant projects implemented |
| Last day of school |
Mini-grant evaluations due to School and Community Services |
What are the criteria and how are Partners in Education Mini-grants awarded?*
A mini-grant review committee of community and school system representatives appointed by the Griffin Spalding Partners in Education Board of Directors will read and evaluate each mini-grant proposal and determine the proposals to be funded. The committee will rank the proposals received on the following criteria:
- Application is completed appropriately.
- Project supports school/school system goal(s).
- Project incorporates a partnership/collaboration.
- Project enriches the educational experience for students.
- Project is creative.
- Project has realistic objectives.
- Project is cost-effective.
- Project challenges students.
- Budget is complete and reasonable.
Click here to view the Partners in Education Minigrant Grading Rubric...
