DISTRICT 300 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
MINI-GRANT APPLICATION (up to $500)
Submit this application to District 300 Educational Foundation. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED
AND SUBMITTED BY September 11 (fall grants) and/or January 8 (spring grants) of the current school year.
To receive this application by e-mail, contact mfred@duquoinschools.org
Date ____________________ Applicant’s Name _________________________________________________
School _________________________________ E-mail address _____________________________________
Phone number ____________________________ Alternate number __________________________________
Project title _______________________________________________________________________________
Total amount requested _____________________ Number of students anticipated ______________________
Anticipated start date: ______________________ Anticipated completion date: _______________________
Description of project, including goals and expected outcomes:
BUDGET: List all expenses for this project. Include item descriptions, number needed, & price per each.
Please use additional space or another page if needed.
Impact of project (Please describe anticipated outcomes such as: number of students served, educational areas
promoted, personal growth achieved, community awareness increased, etc.)
Pre-approval from the building principal is needed for applications requesting computer hardware, software,
or other technology. Submit this application to the appropriate building administrator for approval before
turning it in to the Foundation, if you are applying for any of these items.
Administrator’s comments ___________________________________________________________________
___approved ___not approved
Administrator’s Signature _______________________ Date __________
If the project outlined in this grant application is approved, I understand that I will be required to provide an
evaluation report and financial report to the DQ Foundation within 30 days of the project’s completion. (Any
photos that can be added to the report will be helpful to the Foundation.)
Applicant’s Signature _________________________________________Date __________________________
Administrator’s Signature _____________________________________ Date __________________________
DISTRICT 300 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT GRANTS
Foundation’s Mission and Goals: The DuQuoin District 300 Educational Foundation’s mission is to acquire
and distribute resources to DuQuoin Community School District #300 to enhance, enrich, or supplement
learning opportunities for its students, staff, and community. The Foundation achieves its mission through
direct support for student development, staff excellence and creativity, and School/Community partnerships.
Purpose of Foundation Grants and Projects
 Enhance, enrich, or supplement learning opportunities for students.
 Promote student development and raise student achievement.
 Encourage active student participation and activities.
 Promote active participation in the schools by community leaders.
 Mini-Grants (up to $500) may:
1. benefit individual classrooms and/or schools, benefit student development, benefit
academic teams or departments
2. benefit individual schools, academic departments or grade levels
3. benefit district-wide programs, educational or grade levels
4. benefit the school community and residents who reside therein
(bring the community into the school for the continued education of all involved)
Application Guidelines for Foundation Grants
 Only District 300 staff members may apply.
 Proposed programs must enhance, enrich, or supplement learning opportunities for students.
 Involve active student participation and activities.
 Incorporate the school, department and/or grade-level School Improvement Plans.
 Activities should be an integral component of a well-planned program, integrated with the curriculum,
and aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and Common Core Standards.
 Grant application must be endorsed by the building principal at the project location.
The Foundation mini-grant program generally will not fund
 Capital or building campaigns
 General endowment campaigns
 Staff Development (unless critical component of attaining the goals of the project)
 Teacher’s salary
Grants may be awarded with exceptions to these Guidelines. The Foundation Grants Committee will
weigh each application on the project’s individual merit, with regard to the project’s application in an
educational setting and the anticipated outcome of the project.
Criteria for Application Approval
The Foundation Grants Committee members will use the following criteria when selecting recipients.
 The project is worthwhile.
 The goal is clearly stated with realistic, worthwhile objectives.
 The description is clearly stated.
 The requested budget is reasonable, stays within the application guidelines, and is sufficiently detailed.
Application Process
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Applications must be completed (front and back) and submitted by the appropriate date.
Provide itemized budget request with totals. If the total budget is over the maximum amount ($500)
allowed in the grant, indicate source(s) of additional revenue.
Signature of the building administrator at your location is required.
Notification of funding is made within 45 days of application deadlines.
Original applications should be submitted (through school mail or delivered by hand) to: Dr. Gary
Kelly, Superintendent. Applications may also be submitted by email to mfred@duquoinschools.org
Direct questions to Dr. Gary Kelly, Superintendent, DuQuoin Community District #300.
Non-discrimination clause. The Foundation shall not discriminate against any persons based on their age, sex,
color, religious affiliation, handicapped condition, military status or national origin.