What is a Mini-Grant?
The Horace Mann PTO has developed a program offering Mini-Grants to teachers and staff to meet their needs for which funding is not available through regular school sources.
Mini-Grant monies may be used to purchase materials or supplies necessary for the enrichment of our students. Our intent is not to solely fund materials and supplies without a new, creative, innovative educational project or goal.
How Mini-Grants are Awarded
The Mini-Grant Review Committee of the Horace Mann School will review Mini-Grant proposals. The committee is comprised of the Principal, PTO Board Treasurer and 2 PTO Board members, one member of the School Site Council and two volunteer parents. The Mini-Grant Review Committee will evaluate your proposal. Your proposal will be ranked according to the following guidelines:
• enriches the educational experience;
• has realistic goals; and,
• is cost effective.
Mini-grants are reviewed and awarded by the committee for items that cost up to $500. Proposals requesting items/programs, which cost more than $500, will be presented and voted on at a PTO meeting. The grant award process is designed to provide funds for new items or programs that are responsive to classroom needs and inspire the desire to know and learn. The PTO Treasurer makes awards directly to the applicant.
Who Is Eligible?
Any Horace Mann teacher, counselor, resource teacher, administrator, educational support staff or group of teachers is eligible to apply.
How to Prepare Your Proposal
The following guidelines must be met in order to grant your request.
• Complete the application including signatures of applicant and principal.
• Provide copies of estimates or pages from book as back-up
• A copy of the application should be provided to the Principal; make a copy for yourself; original should be given to the Horace Mann PTO (folder in the Horace Mann PTO Mailbox just out-front of Mrs. Jeffrey’s office.)
• If you wish to provide more information on your application to promote a better understanding of your proposal, feel free to attach to the application.
Ownership of Materials
Equipment and materials purchased through the Mini-Grant Program will remain the property of the Horace Mann School. The person receiving the grant will have primary use of the item and materials for as long as they continue to work at the Horace Mann School. Items and materials purchased via the Mini-Grant Program must remain at the Horace Mann School and not travel offsite without specific permission from the Mini-Grant Committee.
Mini-Grant Schedule
• Proposal submission deadline: November 17, 2010 or March 17, 2011
• Please indicate on your application if you require an immediate need for your materials/item. The committee will make every effort to review your application in a timely manner.
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