PAESP
Mini-Grant Procedures

Eligibility:                   Members of PAESP

Request For Proposals:
The PAESP Mini-Grant Committee is interested in funding two innovative  projects that impact student learning.  Members of PAESP are invited to submit Mini-Grant Proposals with emphasis in either of the following areas:  

Technology or The Arts
Math/Science                                    
Reading/Language Arts
Diversity

Application:               
Forms and instructions are available through PAESP, 122 Valley St., P.O. Box 39, Summerdale, PA  17093. The proposal must include the two-page application form and should be returned to the PAESP office.

  Time Line:

·          Call for Proposals                     March May, 2001

·          Deadline for Proposals              May 31, 2001

·          Proposal Review                      June - July, 2001

·          Notification of Awards             October, 2001

·          Awarding of Grant Money        October, 2001

Scoring                        
Applications will be scored according to the following criteria:

Criteria:                     

                                    1.             Clarity of Goals (10 points)

                                    2.         Evidence of Need (10 points)

                                    3.      Impact on Student Learning 
                                                           (10 points)

                                    4.         Assessment Plan (10 points)

                                    5.       Number of Individuals Affected 
                                                              (5 points)

                                    6.                        Budget (5 points)

             Maximum Points Available = 50 points

 Proposals should reflect innovative projects and creative opportunities for active student learning experiences.

  Funding:                      Two $1,500 grants will be awarded.

  Evaluation:                 End of project completion report and budget must be submitted to PAESP.

  Mail to:                       PAESP, Attn: Mr. Thomas Sigafoos, Mini-Grant Chairperson, 122 Valley St., P.O. Box 39, Summerdale, PA 17093

 PAESP

Mini Grant Application Form

(Please type or reproduce format on a computer.)

Date:

Applicant's Name/Position                            PAESP Member #

School/Grades                                             School District

School Address                                           School District Address

City, State, Zip                                             City, State, Zip

School Phone                                              District Phone

Project Title

Project Summary:

1.         Description of Project -

            Include measurable goals.  Describe ways in which students will be actively engaged in learning.

2.         Evidence of Need -

            Describe how need was identified.

3.         Impact on Student Learning -

            Explain expected results.

4.         Assessment Plan -

            How will project success be measured?

5.         Identify Participants -

            How many participants?  How will they be involved?

6.         Budget Details -

            Provide anticipated expenses.

            With the acceptance of this grant, the recipient agrees to author, upon completion of this project, a document suitable for publication in the PAESP bulletin.  In addition, the recipient agrees to complete and submit a financial report upon completion of this project.

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Signature of Applicant                                                   Date