2024-2025 Black History Month Grant Application

2024-2025 Black History Month Grant Application
Do you have a Black History Month project/ event that needs support? This school year, we are excited to once again offer Arts grants to support Black History Month classroom and school-wide projects and community events within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Grant amounts range from $500 up to $1,500.

Who: Anyone from the West Contra Costa community (teacher, student, parent, community-based organization) can apply for a grant as long as the project/event supports a classroom or school(s) within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Priority will be given to first-year teachers and those who have not been an Ed Fund grant awardee in the past. At this time, we are not accepting applications from charter schools.

What: Classroom grants of up to $500 are available to support projects serving individual classrooms. School-wide grants of up to $1,000 are available to support projects serving 3 or more classrooms. Community event grants are available for up to $1,500. Grants can be used on: art supplies, visiting artists, scripts, materials, instruments, costumes/props, etc., but are not allowed to be used for the coordination of the project or teacher salaries/stipends. All materials requested must be used in conjunction with a project or community event. At this time, we are not accepting funding requests for transportation/ field trip costs, food, scholarships/ gift cards, professional development, or technological asks such as computers/tablets, printers, cameras, projectors, etc. Grant award may be considered taxable income. Consult your tax professional for additional information.

For guidance on what the Ed Fund seeks in grant applications, refer to our virtual workshop. This presentation provides key information and tips to help applicants prepare their submissions. Access it here: Ed Fund Grant Workshop.

When: Application opens November 18, 2024 and closes December 22, 2024 at 5PM.

How: Submit an online 2024-25 Black History Month Grant Application via the Jotform application.

We look forward to reading your plans of diving deep into history and current events at your school sites!

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number. By providing your phone number, you consent to phone calls/ texts from the Ed Fund.
District Email *
All communicatgion will be conducted via email. Please double-check that the email address provided is correct.
District email MUST be @wccusd.net - Please enter your WCCUSD email address.
Personal Email*
example@example.com
Applicant Type *
If "Other" Applicant Type - please specify*
How many years have you taught within WCCUSD?*
Enter 0 if you are a first year teacher
Please specify your relationship to WCCUSD*
Others working on this project, if any (First Name Last Name, Role/Title, Contact Info):*
I understand that any and all members from outside organizations must be fingerprinted in order to provide services to our students.*

Yes
I have been a recipient of an Ed Fund Bradley Arts/ Black History Month/ Back-to-School Grant in the past.*

YesNo
List year and grant(s) awarded:*

Project/Event and Grant Information
Project/Event Title*
School(s) where services will be provided*
Grant type (Please note: all School-wide and Community Event grants require the Principal’s signature for approval)*

Classroom grant (up to $500)School-wide grant (up to $1,000 - must serve 3 or more classrooms)Community Event grant (up to $1,500 - must serve WCCUSD students/families)
Funds requested from the Ed Fund (amount)*
Total cost of the project/event (amount)*
Grade level(s) to be served by project/event*
Projected number of students to be served by project/event*

Essay Questions: Need and Description
For application scoring purposes, please refrain from using the name of the school(s) to be served in the following essay questions.
State the Need*

How does this project/event support Black History Month/ the needs of Black students? Please be concise. (500 character maximum with spaces) 0/500
Detailed Project Description*

Describe your project idea. Be sure to include examples of envisioned student/ community activities (350 word maximum)0/350

Objectives and Timeline
For application scoring purposes, please refrain from using the name of the school(s) to be served in the following essay questions.
Project Objectives*

Specifically state what students will learn and be able to do as a result of your project. (250 word maximum)0/250
Schedule of Events*

Please describe your timeline of events, to show the project/event is well-planned. (250 word maximum)0/250

Evaluation and Budget
For application scoring purposes, please refrain from using the name of the school(s) to be served in the following essay questions.
Project Evaluation*

How will you determine if your objectives have been met? Include at least one observable measurement. (250 word maximum)0/250
Budget Information*

Please provide a simple budget or budget narrative describing how grant funds will be used. (250 word maximum)0/250
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2024-2025 Black History Month Grant Application

Applicant Information

Project/Event and Grant Information

Essay Questions: Need and Description

Objectives and Timeline

Evaluation and Budget