Q: What is the theme of the 2025 Super Grant?

A: This year the Super Grant is “Choose Your Own Ed-venture”, and there is no specific theme or focus. 

 

Q: What is the goal of the Super Grant?

A: The Super Grant is intended to be large, innovative, and able to take our school system to the next level in a certain area.  It is meant to include projects:

• For which funding is not available or limited;

• That are innovative, initiatives needing “seed” money to develop, or new equipment;

• That are proven as valuable/worthwhile to the educational experience;

• That are a priority for the school system or for the students who will benefit from them;

• That benefit a large number of students, or a small number of at-risk/special population of students intensely; and

• That provides a direct educational benefit, provides a benefit in terms of readiness to learn or an approach to teaching (may include staff development and/or training that would introduce enhanced techniques to the classroom).

 

Q: What if the funding needed is more or less than $5000?

A: The goal of the GEF is to award $5000.  Grant applicants are encouraged to be creative in reaching this budget (or getting as close as possible).  The award will be limited to $5000.  Applicants with a budget exceeding $5000 should be prepared to identify how the project can be implemented for $5000 or additional sources of funding that will be used for implementation. If an applicant has a grant idea that is significantly under $5000, the applicant should consider applying for the Spring Grant instead (deadline is March 15th).

 

Q: Can I apply for the Super Grant each year?

A: You may apply for the Super Grant each year.  Applying for the Super Grant does not preclude you from also applying for the annual fall and spring grants provided by GEF, or the New Teacher Grant..

 

Q: Who can apply?

A: Any employee (teacher/staff member/administrator) of Greenwood Community Schools may apply for the Super Grant. 

 

Q: Are there any restrictions on this grant?

A: Yes, in a broad sense there are a few restrictions. This grant is not intended to pay for the cost of furniture items. Those requests should go through your administrator. Additionally, this grant is intended to support the adopted core curriculum and align with the new Indiana Academic Standards. This grant is not intended to fund the acquisition of bulk technology equipment. For example, an applicant cannot request a classroom full of laptops or iPads. Additionally, all applicants must ensure that any request for software or hardware can be maintained by the school corporation and where the applicant can facilitate installation. This grant is not renewable so also be aware of projects that rely on a software product or subscription that requires an annual renewal cost, as the yearly fee would not be sustainable after the grant cycle. Applicants should have a project that furthers the goals listed above AND that is creative and innovative.

 

Q:  Are there any deadlines or timeframes I should be aware of for this grant?

A:  Yes. The application will be available on November 1st and must be submitted no later than February 28, 2025. The winner will be announced early in May 2025. The implementation timeframe for the grant is June 2025  through May 2026, all funds must be spent during this timeframe. The final report is due June 5, 2026.