Edmonds-Woodway High School Parent Staff Organization

Grant Request Application

PSO Commitments:

To support teaching and student excellence at the school and in the community.
To support excellence in three broad categories: academics, athletics and student clubs.
To allocate funds consistent with school and district policy, and the mission of PSO.
To minimize unnecessary micromanagement of expenditures once approved.
To maintain the highest financial accountability possible as stewards of these funds.

Criteria considered in reviewing grant proposals include, but are not limited to:

PSO budget allocations.
The number of students that will benefit from a particular activity or activities.
How these funds complement classroom learning and/or promote and reward student excellence.
Previous support provided.
Accuracy and clarity of the completed Grant Request Application.

Types of Grants Available

Block Grants. Block grants are available for the benefit of an entire department or group (e.g., Athletics, Counseling & Advising, Language Department, History Department, Art Department, ASB, etc.). These funds will be delivered to the department heads for disbursement throughout their departments to be shared as needed. This type of grant eliminates the need for individual teachers, clubs, etc. to request funds throughout the year from the PSO and gives those grant recipients a better picture of what reliable financial support is available. Only in unusual situations would the PSO approve a Traditional Grant request from a department or club that previously received a Block Grant.
Traditional Grants. As in the past, traditional grants are available to support activities and/or events that are not funded by a Block Grant.

Guidelines for Requesting a Grant

Grant proposals should be received in the PSO mailbox tray or PSO lock box located in the main office at least 15 days prior to the PSO meeting at which it is to be considered. Grants are reviewed/approved every other month starting in October. No grant requests will be considered during the months of July and August.
Grant proposals are reviewed by the administration for accuracy, consistency with school and district policy, and the availability of funds from other sources of school funding. The administration is invited to make its recommendation, although the final decision on whether or not a grant is approved rests with the PSO.
Please be as specific as possible in providing the information requested below. Our objective is not to deny requests, but to disburse funds in a manner that is consistent, accountable and reflects the wishes of the hundreds of parents who contributed these funds.

A. APPLICANT INFORMATION

1. Today’s Date: Mar 09 2010 2. Date Needed:

3. Are you applying for a:Traditional Grant or supplying information for a Block Grant? (Please select one)

4. Amount Requested: $

5. Contact: Name: Phone: Email:

6. Department/Club this grant would benefit:

7. Did this Department/Club receive a Block Grant this year? Yes No

8. Grant request supporting statement: Please be as specific as possible. Support Block Grant request by detailing how money will be spent, and identifying upcoming needs. In the case of a request for reimbursement of past expenses, include receipts.

9. Number of students assisted directly: 10. Indirectly:

11. Other sources of funding and amount(s) used or solicited (include department budget and individual teacher allotments):

B. ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION - To be filled out by the Principal or Assistant Principals.

1. Is this request consistent with school and/or district policies with respect to the types of items or activities at EWHS?

Yes No (if no, explain below)

2. Are other funds available to cover this grant request or complement PSO support?Yes No Don't know (if yes, explain below)

3. How does the administration rank this request relative to other needs in the same category (academic support, student club, athletic, etc.)?

High Medium Low (explain below)