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GRANT APPLICATION

The mission of the Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) is to provide grants for innovative educational programs that benefit the students, teachers or staff of the Duxbury Public School system. We provide the resources to turn a great idea (big AND small) into a reality! 

Apply for an Educational or Professional Grant

 

Eligibility: Applicants must be Duxbury Public School staff or applicants may be from community organizations with a compelling proposal.

 

A proposal is appropriate for a DEF grant if it:

  • Displays innovative/creative educational ideas and programs.
  • Enriches or enhances existing educational programs.
  • Provides students with learning experiences that encourage creative thought processes and problem solving skills.
  • Is a student-driven proposal.
  • Consistent with curriculum goals of the school system, where applicable.
  • Includes clearly-defined goals, activities, outcomes.
  • Fosters school/community relationships.
  • Impacts a significant number of students/residents.
  • Falls outside the regular municipal or school budgeting process.
  • Encourages leadership and creativity in teachers, administrators and students.

 

DEF WILL consider funding:

  • Equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for implementation.
  • Training, if required, for implementation of the project.
  • Consultants or outside speakers.
  • Workshop fees.
  • Stipends.

DEF WILL NOT fund:

  • Salaries or substitute teachers.
  • Routine supplies and operating costs (e.g., text books, utilities, building maintenance).
  • Refreshments.
  • Lobbying or religious purposes.
  • Scholarships.

 

The Grants Committee reviews all submitted applications and applicants are assigned a liaison to follow the grant from start to finish. Applicants can expect be contacted by their DEF liaison to field any questions or to clarify the project's details. Grants will be presented to the DEF Board of Trustees by the DEF liaison for approval within 2-4 weeks of submission.  Please note, educational and professional grants submitted after May 1st may not be reviewed and/or awarded until the next school year. 


Example of an Approved Educational Grant

 

Grants are not intended to replace or relieve existing responsibility for public funding, nor are they intended to substitute for normal budget growth and maintenance.