Important Grant Preparation Guidelines

Teacher Grant Information

We will host a TEAMS meeting on Wednesday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m. for all teachers interested in submitting a grant application. Attendance is mandatory. Please register here: https://forms.gle/pigX5XVmSsb7v4uz5

Grant Requirements

• As a condition of receiving an award, recipients are required to submit both a Mid-Year Evaluation and a Final Evaluation documenting successful outcomes of the project.
• Each grant must include either a pre- and post-test or a pre- and post-survey. These documents must be attached with your Mid-Year and Final Evaluations.
• Evaluations must include:
• A report documenting final results, based on the goals and objectives outlined in the proposal.
• A final budget analysis.
• Recipients must submit all receipts documenting grant-funded purchases of materials, supplies, and services.

Additional Guidelines

• All awards are granted on a competitive basis. For evaluation purposes, do not include your name or your school name in the body of the proposal.
• Some items, materials and activities are NOT fundable. Please consult the expenditures section for allowable funding categories.
• All grants must have measurable outcomes supported by academic data.
• All purchases of individual assets costing $500.00 or more must be tagged, inventoried annually by the Foundation, and returned to the Foundation for proper disposal if no longer in use.

Technology Requests

• If you are requesting iPads, Chromebooks, Smart Boards, or other technology, all quotes must go through the OCSD Helpdesk at OCSDHD@okaloosaschools.com.
• Be sure to include any network support fees for the current school year.
• Applicants should clearly note that the quote is for a Teacher Grant with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation.
• This ensures the work order is properly generated and tracked.
• All technology requests must include a plan for future network support in years two and three (Seat/Support Management, if required).
All quotes must be submitted with your application.

Important Notes

• Do not include sales tax. Schools are tax-exempt.
• Failure to follow these directions will render your application ineligible.

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the program using your email and password.

3. Create

Begin creating your online application.

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application may be saved as DRAFT until all required information is completed and attachments are uploaded.

• As each section is completed, a ✓ will appear in the category tab when the application is saved.
• At any time, you may download and print your application by clicking on the print icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

Once complete, be sure to click Submit as Final to officially submit your application.

• Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the print icon in the Application Summary section.
• Note: If an update is required prior to the end of the Call for Applications period, you may make the changes and re-save the application as Final.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Award Administrator.