Northmont Education Foundation

Grants Application

MISSION
The mission of the Northmont Education Foundation (NEF) is to provide funds to enhance the education of the students in the Northmont Community through grants and scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY
Those eligible to apply for funds are staff, students, or volunteers of the Northmont City School District.  The following should be considered when submitting your application.

1.  Number of students affected:
Cooperative efforts between or among classrooms, grade levels, or buildings that serve the greatest number of children are encouraged. The ability of the grant to be used in future years can be included.

2.  Amount of request:
Grants, regardless of amount (large or small), will be evaluated commensurate with their total district value to students. The Northmont Education Foundation is seeking permission from area Foundations to submit any unfunded grant proposals for further consideration. Therefore, the trustees encourage staff, students, and volunteers to submit applications regardless of amount. If you have any contacts at area Foundations or suggestions, please call Susan Boggass at 832-5000 or speak to any trustee. A partial funding request of a larger project is acceptable.

3.  Applicant’s commitment:
Consideration will be given to the continuance of existing projects and prior investments in time or money. Matching funds from other sources will also be a factor.

4.  Effect grant will have on district report card.

5.  Grant’s promotion of academic excellence, fine and performing arts, or general enrichment programs will be considered.                                                  

6.  Technology projects must be reviewed by the technology department prior to submission.    

APPLICATION FLOW AND TIME LINE
A Grant Application Form should be filled out and submitted to:

            Grant Committee
            % Barbara Yoker
            Northmont Education Foundation
            4001 Old Salem Road
            Englewood, OH 45322

Applications must be received no later than February 24, 2007 to be considered for funding.  A Grant Review Committee, as established by the Foundation, will review all applications to determine funding.  Grants will be awarded in April, 2007, and all applicants will be promptly notified of the results.

FINAL REPORT
Grant recipients are required to prepare a brief report on the use of their funds.  This report must be filed with the Foundation Chair prior to the last day of school.

The Northmont Education Foundation is a Special Interest Fund of the Dayton Foundation