What is the process for submitting a grant? 

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• Please email us for the NEW Grant Application 2025. We are making a few changes to the old forms. Requests should be sent to westporteducation@gmail.com. 

• Discuss plans with a faculty member and an administrator from the Westport Community Schools as well as a board member from the Westport Education Foundation. Make sure the request fits within our guidelines. If a request involves a stipend, please explain to whom and how much to each person.

• Applicants may be asked to make a short presentation at a Westport Education Foundation Board of Directors meeting.

• The Board meets on the First Monday of each month. You will receive a written notification about the board’s decision.

• Upon completion of the program you are required to send a summary of outcomes and student impact with photos or video if any. This is how we promote all of the wonderful work that is done in our district. 

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Who can submit a grant? 

 

Any combination of parents, students, faculty, administrators and community groups may collaborate on a proposal. However, a faculty member and an administrator must be involved in any proposal, and both their names must be listed as part of the application. 

 

What criteria are used to evaluate proposals?

 

WEF encourages proposals that promote/demonstrate:
 

• Learning initiatives beyond the standard curriculum and beyond required class/campus materials and equipment.

• Research-based education innovation and related professional development.

• Pilot projects that have a positive, transformative impact.

• Community/school collaboration projects.

• Engaging and challenging enrichment projects.

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

• Interdisciplinary projects.

• New approaches to citizenship/democracy education.

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What type of projects/programs will not be funded?

 

Westport Education Foundation does not fund:
 

• Event transportation.

• Field trips.

• Food or Drinks. 

• Classroom and campus equipment such as Chromebooks, risers, sports equipment, etc.

• Programs, projects and activities that are expected to impact fewer than 10 students.

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Are there other organizations who might help cover such costs?

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We work along side the following organizations all year long. They each have their own guidelines and approval process for requests and may be able to help cover some of the costs not allowed  by Westport Education Foundation laws and guidelines. 

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• WES/MAC PTO 

• Westport Middle-High School PTO.

• Westport SEPAC - Our Special Education Parent Group

• Westport Music Boosters.

• Westport Wildcats Athletic Boosters.

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Where do I send the completed application and attachments?

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Email the application and attachments to westporteducation@gmail.com.

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If there are any questions or you require assistance, please call us at 508-493-7671.

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