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BRAVO EDUCATION FOUNDATION TEACHER GRANT APPLICATION

The purpose of the grant program is to enhance student learning and interest in learning by providing teachers an opportunity to exercise their passion for teaching, develop their ideas, partner with colleagues and connect with the wealth of knowledge, expertise, and talent within the school and community.

NOTE: These teacher grants are to be used as a supplement to – not a replacement of - standard budgetary allowances provided to teachers for everyday supplies and materials. If there is something you need for your classroom that you believe will enhance your ability to meet students’ educational needs, but the school budget will not cover it, grant monies may be used to alleviate the need to pay out-of-pocket for expenses related to implementation of instructional initiatives as described in grant applications.

2025-2026 Teacher Grant Application Guidelines

1. Applicants must be employed by a public or private school in Clarendon County.

2. If applying for a project/initiative involving more than one person, a single designee should complete the application and make note in their description of the project how many other teachers will be involved.

3. Grants are awarded based on the availability of funds each year. Bravo reserves the right to approve selected portions of each proposal/project if for any reason the grant proposal cannot be honored in full.

4. When reviewing grant applications, the selection committee gives strong consideration to the number of students the project will benefit, the extent to which it fulfills the mission of BRAVO, and the quality of content therein.

5. Funds will be issued by check in one lump sum in alignment with district and/or school policy. Each recipient awarded will be able to access their funds based on established policy. Grant checks need to be submitted to your building bookkeeper for deposit into designated account as per district policy within 48 hours after receipt. Any purchase requisitions related to the spending of these funds must be signed off by principal. A copy (either hard copy or digital copy) of the signed requisition and/or purchase orders specific to your project must be provided to the Bravo Education Foundation of Clarendon County within 30 days after funds are spent in full.

6. Funds must be spent within the school year that the grant is awarded. Any funds that are not used specifically for the purpose as described in the original application by March 15th, must be returned to the foundation. Extensions to the March 15th deadline will be considered if there is just cause, and a request for extension is submitted in writing to the foundation and approved by the Board of Directors.

7. By providing the name and email of your Building Principal/Director on the application form, it is BRAVO's understanding that he/she is aware of, and has preapproved, the grant application. If the project/initiative requires the purchase of any software/hardware, preapproval from the district/school technology supervisor must also be obtained, and by providing said person's name and email on the application form, BRAVO assumes he/she approves.

8. All grant materials purchased with BRAVO grant funds are property of the district/school where applicant works and must stay with the level of students targeted in the original intent of the grant.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF 2025-2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS IS MAY 31st, 2025

First name

Last name

Date of Submission

Work Phone

Home Phone

School

Grade Level / Subject Area

Name of Project Initiative

Type of Grant You Are Requesting Required

Innovation Grant

Service-Learning Grant

Exact Dollar Amount Being Requested (Maximum allowance is $3,500)

Name of Building Principal/Director

Principal/Director Email

Does your project/initiative involve the purchase of any technology software &/or hardware? Required

YES

Name of Technology Supervisor (Required only if purchasing software or hardware)

Technology Supervisor Email (required only if purchasing software or hardware)

Please provide a brief description of your project, initiative and how you believe it aligns with the purpose of the grant program. In addition, provide a clearly delineated timeline of how you plan to implement the project, and the method you will use to evaluate student learning outcomes.

Please provide a detailed/itemized account of how and when the grant money will be spent. Include a list of specific budgetary requirements of the project, including each expenditure, projected cost, and total cost. Make sure to include any shipping and handling costs in your projections.

Will you continue to complete the project beyond this school year? If so, how will you fund the project in the future?

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