Pitt County Educational Foundation INNOVATION Grant Application

Pitt County Educational Foundation INNOVATION GRANT Application
What are INNOVATION GRANTS?
INNOVATION GRANTS are funding opportunities for Pitt County Schools High School Students for projects awarded competitively. Projects should benefit students and/or educators in a Pitt County Schools setting. Grant requests should not exceed $1,000.00.

How are INNOVATION GRANTS funded?
Grant funding is a district-wide initiative with contributions from the Pitt County Educational Foundation Board of Directors, local businesses, industries, and individual donors.

How are student recipients selected?
The PCEF Outreach Committee will review applications and determine projects worthy of funding. The Selection Committee will evaluate each proposal for its innovative educational nature, realistic goals, reasonable budget, and activities, including direct student engagement. Project allocations may fund materials, equipment, and other items necessary to carry out the proposed projects. Each application must have a PCS educator, administrator, or staff member as a project supervisor.

What projects will NOT be funded?
Field trips will not be funded, nor will requests for iPads, Chrome Books, or laptops. Additionally, projects requesting food or hallway decor will not be funded. All applications must include the Principal’s and Supervisor's signature page. Any projects requiring the permanent use of or changes to the grounds or buildings must also have the approval of the Executive Director of Operations.

What are the responsibilities of the grant recipient?
Grant recipients are expected to keep records of funds spent and report expenditures on the evaluation form to be submitted by late April. Additionally, PCEF Board Members and the Director of the Pitt County Educational Foundation will visit the project on a date specified by the grant recipients. All grant materials are the property of the recipient’s school.
Grant Timeline:

Application deadline: November 15th
Name of Primary Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Primary Applicant's High School*
Primary Applicant's Email*
example@example.com
Project Details
Name of the Project:*
Budget Request:*
Number of students to be served by this project:*
Start Project Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Target Completion Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
NC Portrait of a Graduate Alignment

PCEF INNOVATION Projects must align with one or more competencies as outlined in North Carolina's Portrait of A Graduate. Please be sure your proposed project aligns with at least THREE of the competencies. Additional information on what it looks like to exceed expectations for each Portrait of a Graduate competency may be found by reviewing the matching rubric from this webpage: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/operation-polaris/portrait-graduate
Which competency/competencies apply to your proposed project? Select THREE.*

AdaptabilityCollaborationCommunicationCritical ThinkingEmpathyLearner's MindsetPersonal Responsibility
Using the information above, please describe which competency/competencies align with your proposed project AND why you believe the connection exists. For example, "In my project, Rampants Recycle, I believe this project connects with collaboration, empathy, and personal responsibility. Our project requires collaboration as it will require students and staff to work together, it requires empathy because recycling shows respect to custodial workers and the environment, and it also requires personal responsibility as we are convincing students to make smart choices when it comes to properly disposing of waste."*
Project Abstract: If you were to give an "elevator pitch" to an executive who agreed to write you a check to fund your project, how would you explain your vision to this person? Please include pertinent information such as overall goals, needed materials, and a timeline.*
Impact: How do you think your campus and/or community would benefit from your project? About how many people would be positively impacted by your project? What is it about your project that you believe would stand out among the rest? Please outline the impact in 300 words or less.*
Project Collaborators

Include the names and email addresses of colleagues that will be partnering on this project. Group projects will be given priority, rather than individual funding requests.
Names of all participants (if it is a large group, you can specify. Ex. 9th Grade BETA Club, Freshman Junior Honor Society, Basketball Team, etc.)*

Detailed Project Budget: List each item, separately with approximate cost.*

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Budget Total
ADDITIONAL FUNDS: Please explain if additional funds are available to you and list the sources of these funds.*
Applicants are expected to discuss the grant proposal with their chosen (PCS staff/teacher) supervisor and principal before submission. Make sure you have accurate email addresses entered to complete the signature process.
Supervisor's Name*

First NameLast Name
Supervisor's School Location*
Supervisor's Email Address*
example@example.com
Principal's Name*

First NameLast Name
Principal's Email Address*
example@example.com
Optional: Upload information regarding your project

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Pitt County Educational Foundation INNOVATION GRANT Application

Grant Timeline:

Project Details

NC Portrait of a Graduate Alignment

Project Collaborators