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Grant Application

Do you have an original idea that you would like to get started? Is there already a fabulous program that needs more support? Print off a Grant Application and submit it to the Foundation. We review grants once in the Fall and once in the Spring.  Questions can be submitted to grants@plsaef.org

The next grant application deadline is April 1, 2010.  Grant applications must be received by 5 pm on the designated date in order to be considered for funding.

Download the Grant Application form here in either PDF or Word formats.

Remember, your application is the only information we receive regarding your project. Make sure it is well written, so we fully understand how great your idea is! As an aid, please use our guidelines for writing grants. They are under "Grant Guidelines" on this page.

IMPORTANT GRANT INFORMATION
The PLSAEF Grant Committee will focus on the following when reviewing project grant applications:

1. The project fulfills our mission to encourage creativity, innovation and excellence;
2. The potential to significantly impact learning;
3. A clearly-defined plan for project implementation;
4. The proposal to measure and evaluate project success.

For more information, please see our Grant Criteria and Important Grant Considerations below.

Grant Criteria

• Project is able to be replicated/adapted and sustainable on a district-wide basis

• Project activities must be well-defined, specific and directly related to project goals

• Plans for evaluating the project must be realistic and measurable

• Budget request must be reasonable and sufficiently detailed

• Project makes a positive contribution to our educational community

Important Grant Considerations

• Grants should fund programs that go above and beyond traditional School District responsibilities.

• Outside consultants and experts, as well as transportation, will be supported only if the expenditure is a necessary part of the overall objective of the project

• Equipment and materials purchased with PLSAEF grant funds are the property of ISD 719.

NOTE:  The PLSAEF reserves the right to grant emergency funds on an as-needed basis outside of the regular grant cycle.

Grant Guidelines

1. The Project Grant Program (Project Grant or Project Grant Program) is open to persons, organizations and groups (Applicants) within the Prior Lake-Savage Area Independent School District No. 719 (District) who desire financial assistance to develop and implement a project or program that will uniquely and materially enhance the educational objectives of the Foundation.
2. Project Grants may be awarded, in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the Foundation (Board), to finance all, or any portion, of the cost to develop and implement a project or program that will uniquely and materially enhance the educational objectives of the Foundation. The aggregate of Project Grants awarded in any fiscal year may not exceed the amount set for such Grants in the current Foundation budget.
3. Project Grants shall be paid in one or more installments, as determined by the Board, to the Applicants.
4. Project Grants may be revoked if the Applicant fails to comply with these Guidelines or any condition set by the Board to the award of the Project Grant.
5. Applications for Project Grants shall be made on forms approved by the Foundation. Applications for Project Grants shall be considered by the Board semi-annually at regularly scheduled meetings, based on applications received during Spring and Fall grant cycles.
6. The Foundation may modify or terminate the Grant Program at any time without prior notice.

Grant Reimbursement

To be reimbursed by the Foundation, download the PDF document here and return it to the Foundation, completed.
       Please email paulw@jslocum.com with questions.

The PLSAEF also awards Scholarships. Read the guidelines for Co-Curricular Scholarships below, then download the PDF or Word format here, and return it to the Foundation for review.

Guidelines for Co-Curricular Scholarships

1. The Co-Curricular Scholarship Program (Scholarship or Scholarship Program) is open to students in Grades 6 to 12 who reside in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Independent School District No. 719 (District), for the purpose of facilitating the maximum participation in Co-Curricular activities.
2. Scholarships may be awarded, in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the Foundation (Board), to pay all, but not more than $250.00, of (a) the participation fee that has been set for the activity, and (b) any equipment necessary for participation in the activity.
3. The aggregate Scholarships awarded in any school year may not exceed the amount set for Scholarships in the current Foundation budget.
4. Scholarships shall be awarded to students otherwise eligible for participation in the activity on the basis of reasonable hardship or financial need.
5. The determination of hardship or financial need shall be determined on the basis of the information furnished by the Applicant without independent investigation or verification by the Foundation other than contact with, and the recommendation of, the student’s counselor.
6. Scholarships may be revoked if the student voluntarily withdraws or is suspended or based on participation in the activity because of a failure to remain eligible or otherwise comply with established program rules (ie., grades, conduct, voluntarily quit).
7. Applications shall be made on forms approved by the Foundation and considered at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board; however, in emergency situations, applications may be considered by the Executive Committee, whose decisions shall be promptly reported to and will bind the Board.
8. The Foundation may modify or terminate the Scholarship Program at any time without prior notice.