Grant Application Guidelines
Grant applications are accepted from all Silverado Middle School (SMS) personnel. Grant Application Forms are
available in the links below and are also available in the SMS office.
Purpose:
Grants are intended to provide resources that will assist Silverado Middle School (SMS) personnel in creating a richer learning experience for SMS students.
Award Criteria:
● Provide resources that will enhance classroom instruction or curriculum.
● Are innovative and creative.
● Provide students with unique learning opportunities.
● May enrich related programs.
● Show long term potential.
● Have complete descriptions.
● Clearly and realistically define the needs, goals, and benefits to students.
● Denote the standards, if any, being addressed.
● Clearly articulate the methods of implementation, evaluation plan, and associated budget.
Application :
● Grant application proposals may be submitted and are accepted by all SMS personnel.
● Grant application proposals are consistent with the SMS priorities, and not ordinarily funded through existing funding streams.
● Consumable materials or supplies are generally not funded by the SMS. However, unique consumable materials may be considered if deemed an essential part of the core curriculum provided by the
district, supplement what exists, and do not supplant what is provided.
● Computer hardware, printers, peripherals, and other technological items may be considered if the items are supplemental to the technology and support provided by the district and do not supplant what is provided. These items must be compatible with district technology.
● All grant application proposals must be submitted by the applicant to the PTA one week prior to a regularly scheduled PTA Executive board meeting using the SMS Grant Application Form. Applicants must be in attendance at the Executive PTA meeting in which their application will be reviewed.
● Grant application proposals must be specific and answer all of the questions on the SMS Grant Application Form.
● All grant application proposals must be signed by the Principal (Must be obtained prior to submission to PTA Executive board) and the Applicant.
Grants are intended to provide resources that will assist Silverado Middle School (SMS) personnel in creating a richer learning experience for SMS students.
Award Criteria:
● Provide resources that will enhance classroom instruction or curriculum.
● Are innovative and creative.
● Provide students with unique learning opportunities.
● May enrich related programs.
● Show long term potential.
● Have complete descriptions.
● Clearly and realistically define the needs, goals, and benefits to students.
● Denote the standards, if any, being addressed.
● Clearly articulate the methods of implementation, evaluation plan, and associated budget.
Application :
● Grant application proposals may be submitted and are accepted by all SMS personnel.
● Grant application proposals are consistent with the SMS priorities, and not ordinarily funded through existing funding streams.
● Consumable materials or supplies are generally not funded by the SMS. However, unique consumable materials may be considered if deemed an essential part of the core curriculum provided by the
district, supplement what exists, and do not supplant what is provided.
● Computer hardware, printers, peripherals, and other technological items may be considered if the items are supplemental to the technology and support provided by the district and do not supplant what is provided. These items must be compatible with district technology.
● All grant application proposals must be submitted by the applicant to the PTA one week prior to a regularly scheduled PTA Executive board meeting using the SMS Grant Application Form. Applicants must be in attendance at the Executive PTA meeting in which their application will be reviewed.
● Grant application proposals must be specific and answer all of the questions on the SMS Grant Application Form.
● All grant application proposals must be signed by the Principal (Must be obtained prior to submission to PTA Executive board) and the Applicant.
| pta_grant_application_form_1__3_.pdf |
| silverado_middle_school_pta_grant_guidelines__5_.pdf |
| sms_pta_grant_post_project_eval_form.pdf |