All teachers and school administrators are invited to apply for grant funding to enhance initiatives and programs in support of their school improvement plans and the St. Johns County School District’s overall Strategic Plan. Focus areas for all grants should include low performing students, literacy, teacher retention and recruitment, and/or career and technical education.
Our intention is to encourage school leaders and teachers to implement creative programs to address an area of concern for their school with an ultimate goal of improving student performance. Our hope is that these grant funds will be used in areas of need where a budgeted fall short exists or tax dollars cannot be used.
These grants are funded through the generous support of many businesses and individuals along with matching funds from the State of Florida. We are pleased to be able to invest in our students and schools by providing these Horizon Grants for the 2008-09 academic year!
Classroom Grants (Up to $500)*
Teachers, media specialists and guidance counselors may apply for Horizon Grants of up to $750 for initiatives involving a single classroom, grade level or group of students. Grants may be in any category and for any amount up to $750. Teachers may apply for more than one grant, but may not receive more than one grant for the 2008-2009 school year.
*Changed from $750 to provide more grant awards
School Grants (Up to $1,000)
School administrators may apply for grants of up to $1,000 in any category that impacts the entire school. Grants will not be awarded for capital improvements. All grants in excess of $750 require a 25% cash match from another revenue source such as PTO, school improvement funds, or business partner.
High selection priority will be given to the projects that include the following components:
Math or Finance Based Student Motivation
Academic Merit Community Involvement
Creativity Detailed Planning
Low selection priority will be given to projects that request funding for:
Teacher Training Registration Fees
Consumable Supples Transportation
Contract Instructors Rental Fees
Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. September 19, 2009
Questions?
Call Donna Lueders at 547-7560.
Applications may be downloaded from the SJCSD website.