Grant Resource Center

Key Information

We are excited to announce that the WJCC Schools Foundation is again accepting requests for Innovative Learning Grants. The application will be completely online right here! We will not be accepting hard copies of the application. Completed grant applications can be submitted to the WJCC Schools Foundation electronically by clicking on the “Apply Online” link below.

Applications for grants not to exceed $4,000 may be filed by individuals or by a group, and the online form allows for sharing and saving your drafts prior to submitting a final application. If you have received a grant in the past, the online application requires that an evaluation form be completed before any new grants can be started. Please see additional rules and guidelines for a successful application below.

For questions, please contact Mychael Willon, Programs Chair at willonm@wjccschoolsfoundation.org

Innovative Learning Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches to the accomplishment of school division objectives. The grants must support the division’s strategic plan or school-specific goals and objectives to enhance student academic performance.

Individuals employed by WJCC Public Schools who are involved in the instruction of students or related support services benefiting students.

Grants may fund instructional and classroom materials, parent involvement programs, or any activity or material which supports higher levels of student academic achievement. Transportation costs and professional development will not be funded by the WJCC Schools Foundation.

Each application must have a completed cover page signed by the school principal. All applications involving the purchase of technology or media equipment must also have a cover page signed by the Senior Director of Technology, Brian Landers (brian.landers@wjccschools.org, 757-603-6400).

Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to employee-initiated programs or projects. The number of awards will depend on funds available from WJCC Schools Foundation for the specific grant cycle.

Selection Criteria:

• The degree to which the project supports the division’s strategic plan or school-specific goals and objectives.
• The degree to which the grant application enhances student academic performance.
• The degree to which the grant application incorporates sound evaluation procedures.
• The degree to which the grant application represents a new, creative or innovative approach to the accomplishment of objectives. Funds are not available for recurring programs/projects. (The proposal should address a new project as opposed to one accomplished or under way.)
• The degree to which the proposal is clear and logical, including (a) specificity of objectives; (b) clarity of instructional procedures, methods or treatments; and (c) alignment among evaluative procedures, objectives and treatments.

Email questions to WJCCFoundationGrants@wjccschools.org.

1. Grant application forms will be emailed to all WJCC Public Schools employees. The information is also on the website.
2. Teacher-initiated applications must be reviewed and signed by the principal.
3. Applications that involve the purchase of technology or media equipment must also be reviewed and signed by the Senior Director of Technology, Brian Landers (brian.landers@wjccschools.org, 757-603-6400).
4. All grant applications must be received no later than November 30, 2023 at 11 pm.
5. The grant application review committee will review and comment on applications.
6. If recommended for approval, the application is presented to the WJCC Schools Foundation Board of Directors in summary form for review and formal approval.
7. If approved by the WJCC Schools Foundation Board of Directors, successful applications will be collectively presented to the WJCC School Board for formal acceptance of the grant funds.
8. Applicants will be notified of decisions by the date specified by the committee.

• Use the awards for the intended purposes.
• Projects must be fully implemented and a final report submitted to WJCC Schools Foundation before recipients can submit an application for another grant.
• Agree to share successful procedures in staff development sessions.

When applying for a grant, please remember the following:

• Do not use the name of your school in the application except on the cover page. The Grant Application Review Committee reviews the remainder of the application without knowledge of the school and the name of the applicant to ensure a blind review process.
• Grants are to be used to fund projects that cannot be provided for in the school and division budgets. Transportation costs will not be funded.
• Objectives and outcomes should be consistent with the goals of your school and the division.
• Grants cannot support teacher training or travel. When creating your budget, research carefully and be realistic. Small grants are just as likely to be awarded as large grants. Partial funding is an option. Applicants will not receive funds for budgeted items available from division resources.

Statement of Need:

• Describe the area of student achievement you wish to address and provide any data that supports the need. Please include how this grant addresses the division’s strategic plan or school-specific goals and objectives.
• Keep the statement simple and straightforward.
• Show how the project relates to the division’s strategic plan.

Objectives:

• Limit the number of objectives.
• Imply or state evaluation in the statement of objectives.
• Be specific.

Description of Proposed Project/Activity:

• Describe the problem or issue.
• Show how the project supports the purpose.
• List steps to follow in project implementation.
• Relate project to need and objectives.
• Be specific.

Evaluation:

• Relate to stated objectives.
• Indicate how you will know whether the project was successful.

Partners (if any):

• Are there others who will participate in this project? (Kiwanis, Rotary, Lion’s Club)
• If so, in what role?

Budget:

• Be realistic and specific. If possible provide quotes from vendors.
• Do not exceed the $4,000 grant limit.