Apply for a Grant

To apply for a grant, please follow these instructions to submit your application. Applications are due by June 3rd.


Purpose statement

The O’Fallon Township High School Endowment Fund’s purpose is to provide financial support for the implementation of sustainable, long-term education programs that provide the students of the High School with enhanced educational opportunities not available from local, state or federal programs, resources, or tax dollars. Guidelines/criteria for funding grants – please read carefully!

Description of the program, beneficiaries, and how it will enhance educational opportunities beyond the existing school curriculum or available resources. Proposal should document need beyond Board of Education responsibility/resources.

Identify who will be responsible for the implementation of the program and how the program will be implemented. (The who will do what and when). Is appropriate staff available? Address any special training needs (in-service, etc.) the proposed program will require and how it will be met.

Sustainability: what assurances can be made that the program will continue into the future? OEF may help with a PILOT program but will NOT continue to fund the program year after year. Provide budget information that identifies all proposed costs for implementation and continuation of the program.

Performance objectives should be included to measure the success of the program in reaching its stated objectives.

Prohibited use of grants

  • Grants cannot be used to supplement/offset salary costs of teachers or OTHS staff.

  • Grants cannot be used to purchase routine educational supplies normally provided by the school system for instructional purposes (i.e., textbooks etc).

 

Factors to consider when submitting a Funding Request:

Significance to Students or the School:

  • Does it expand educational opportunities, make learning fun or more accessible, etc?

  • Does it benefit a large cross-section of students?

  • How many students benefit from the activity or resources in a SINGLE SCHOOL YEAR? More is better.

  • What is the cost? Be sure to include any shipping. Approved amounts cannot be exceeded.

  • Have you prepared a preliminary budget itemizing what you’d like to spend?

  • Have you shopped for the best price?

Priority consideration will be given to program proposals that offer the greatest impact on enhancing student educational opportunities and can be affordably sustained without additional OEF funding.

Avoid programs heavily dependent upon expendable materials.

Once approved, receipts must be submitted for reimbursement to the Treasurer within one (1) calendar year. (no later than June 29 of the awarded year)

If an approved item can be purchased for less than the amount approved, the savings will remain with the Endowment Fund account and spent later at the discretion of the Board.