Art of Teaching Grant Application - Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation

Celebrate the Art of Teaching Project Grants

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The focus of Celebrate the Art of Teaching Project Grants is to support educators in the areas of social and emotional learning, diversity, equity & inclusion, and the advancement of 21st century learning through the profile of a graduate.

Profile of a 21st century graduate:

Martha's Vineyard Bank is committed to supporting the education of the students who reside in the communities we serve. The Art of Teaching Project Grants are designed to fund programs that enhance and support student's educational enrichment by adding that something extra outside the basic curriculum. Funding can be for items such as equipment and instructional materials for math, science and language art programs, author visits to the schools, and creative writing workshops.

Total maximum annual amount designated for Educational Project Grants: MV $15,000 annually, and Falmouth $5,000 annually. Individual grant amounts range from $250 to $1,500.

Grant Guidelines

Grant applications submitted by individual Martha's Vineyard and Falmouth Public Schools' educators.
Grant applications submitted by specific grades, departments, or curriculums within a specific school.

Please consider the following:

Does the grant align with the schools Strategic Plan?
Does the grant provide maximum benefit to as many students as possible?
Does the grant enhance the core and supplemental parts of the curriculum, support new educational paradigms, and/or result in richer learning experiences?
Does the grant call for collaborative efforts between educators?
Is the grant application well-written, with a compelling explanation of the impact the grant will have on students in the Martha's Vineyard and Falmouth Public Schools?

Funding Restrictions:

Field trips /transportation
Refreshments/ Decorations

Review and Approval Process

Applications are due on the second Friday of June annually.

Awards will be announced in the fall of the same year.

Recipients will be asked to join us at a Celebrate the Art of Teaching reception in September 2021.

The Bank may contact the applicant for further information or clarifications. The review committee encourages the detailed completion of applications to facilitate the review and approval process. The committee reviews applications and will select finalists for decisioning.

Project Grant Application

Please complete all required fields. If you are not able to complete your application in one sitting, you may save the application and return to it later, by clicking on the 'Save' button on the bottom right-hand corner of the application. Upon clicking 'Save', you will be provided with a link that will allow you to resume the application process later.

Date of Application

This is a Grant Request for:

Martha's VineyardFalmouth

Primary Contact - First Name

For the purposes of this grant, the primary contact will receive notifications and communications from the Bank.

Primary Contact - Last Name

Primary Contact - Email

Primary Contact - Title

Primary Contact - Curriculum Area

Is there a Co-Applicant?

YesNo

Co-Applicant - First Name

Co-applicant - Last Name

Co-applicant - Title

Project Title

Grade Level

Is this a pilot program?

Does your proposal support one of the strategic initiatives outlined in the Martha's Vineyard Public School or Falmouth Public School's Strategic Plan, your school's School Improvement Plan, and/or the Technology Plan?

Does your proposal involve Information Technology?

YesNo

Upload a .pdf of your project budget, and any supplemental documents

Describe your project; outline the need(s) and goal(s):

How will this project enhance the overall educational experience of the students involved outside the normal class curriculum?

Please provide a timeline for the project identifying important milestones and activities.

How will you evaluate the project?

Terms & Conditions

In submitting this grant application to Martha's Vineyard Bank, I agree to the following terms and conditions:

All materials/technology/etc. are property of the school district where the application originated.
An evaluation of this project as funded must be completed.
You agree to the use of your image and grant details to be used in promotions for Martha's Vineyard Charitable Foundation (Foundation) and Martha's Vineyard Bank (Bank). Furthermore, you agree to provide assistance as requested by providing photos, testimonials, interviews, and materials.
Results of funded project may be shared publicly.
Approval must be granted by the Foundation or Bank for any changes in the focus or implementation of the project.

I agree to the Terms and Conditions

Signature. By submitting your name in the box below, you agree and sign off on the Application and the Terms and Conditions.

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