Application Instructions

Application deadline is the 10th of each month beginning in October 2009 and running through April 2010. Return the completed application via email (kathy@capedfcu.org) or FAX it to 855-0482. To email: fill out the application, click the floppy disk icon (2nd from left on the toolbar) to save the document to attach to an email to send later. Then browse to where you saved the file (the default is My Documents) and attach it to an email.

This application was created using Adobe Acrobat and is best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 9, which can be downloaded here: http://www.adobe.com. Click on ‘Get Adobe Reader’ to download the program. All applications must be submitted on our official form. You may attached supporting documentation, such as pictures, graphs, printouts, etc.

Selection Considerations:

  • Is Unique and Innovative
  • Enables Improved Learning and Teaching
  • Enhances the Current State/District Curriculum
  • Cannot be Funded Solely with District or Building Funds

Application Criteria

  • Date of Application
  • Name: Teacher name
  • School: Your school name
  • General Classification: Choose one from the options listed
  • Your grade level and content area
  • School address, phone number, and Your email
  • How did you learn about this grant program? Please list as many ways as you can recall.
  • Principal Signature (REQUIRED)
  • Proposed project details: Outline your project, including estimated length of time it will take to complete. Include any descriptions, photos, and diagrams.
  • Total Cost of Project: In detail, list the costs associated with the project. Also detail what portion of the costs is from District funds. Provide information regarding any other funds you will receive for this project.
  • Number of Students to benefit from the project: In some cases, more than one classroom may benefit from your project proposal.
  • Explain how the project will enhance instruction.
  • Explain what is unique or innovative about this project.
  • Explain how the project enhances the district/state curriculum you are currently teaching.
  • In addition to a check, each grant winner will be given a “Project Recap” form to report their project. Documentation and photos are highly encouraged to show the Selection Committee how the money was spent. This is due when the project is completed, but no later than May 15, 2010.