The Duxbury Education Foundation’s mission is to be a source of seed money for new and innovative ideas and programs. We are the “foundation” from which imaginative teachers, administrators, and school support groups can get financial encouragement to try something, which is currently outside the school budget. Grants are normally given for one year. The assumption is that programs that prove worthwhile will be included in future school budgets. However, if you feel that the program you are proposing is worthy of multi-year funding, please indicate that and include a rationale for such funding. All applications must be submitted electronically to the Assistant Superintendent of schools.
-Grants over $1,000 will be reviewed twice a year in the Spring and Fall. DEF Grant deadlines are March 8th and October 25th
-Grants of $1,000 or less (Professional Development and General Enrichment) may be submitted at any time and will be acted on within three weeks
-All grant applications should be sent to DEF Liaison – Ed Walsh, Assistant Superintendent. Email all grant applications to: ewalsh@duxbury.k12.ma.us
-All grant applicants are required to submit feedback to the DEF within 6 months after grant is awarded. All Grant Feedback Forms should be emailed the DEF via Ed Walsh at the above email address.
-Grant Category (Choose one): Research and Development, Professional Development, General Enrichment -A brief description of project and gain for Duxbury Public Schools -A statement of the criteria (see below) addressed by the grant -A statement of the implementation plan and date -A list of the people involved and their positions -A statement of the total funds requested as well as a breakdown of expenses (payroll, supplies, fees etc.) -An estimated completion date -Your application must be approved by your principal and Susan Skeiber, DEF liaison
-The proposal is academic in nature -The proposal involves curriculum development (specific ties to Frameworks can strengthen an application) -The proposal leads to improvement of teaching and/or learning -The proposal provides enrichment for a significant number of students -The proposal directly supports student activities in classrooms or other learning centers -The proposal provides for involvement with the community of Duxbury -The proposal provides for activities over and above what is covered by the school budget (i.e., DEF does not typically make awards for teachers and/or substitute salaries, textbooks, or supplies required by the existing curriculum)
All grants must be submitted electronically. You may obtain the grant application form below. Please download and save the grant application (Word Document) on your computer and when completed submit via e-mail as an attachment to ewalsh@duxbury.k12.ma.us.
The Duxbury Education Foundation respectfully requests that media or other mention of approved grants acknowledge the participation of the Duxbury Education Foundation in making the project possible.
