Somers Education Foundation Grant Program Guidelines and Procedures
The Somers Education Foundation (SEF) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that endeavors to enrich education within the Somers Central School District (SCSD) through private support. To this end, SEF raises money for the implementation of educational programs and the acquisition of teaching tools not funded by the school budget or other private organizations.
The SEF Grant Program
SEF does not create and implement programs on its own. Instead, it awards Grants to SCSD educators, staff, students and parents for use in ways that they alone develop and present for SEF’s consideration. For this reason, SEF relies upon the creativity, imagination and initiative of administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents. The purpose of the SEF Grant Program is to bring their ideas and initiatives to fruition.
Grant Criteria
SEF encourages Grant Requests regardless of academic subject or discipline. The award of Grants involves the allocation of the financial resources available to SEF.
SEF does not fund (1) the costs of hotel accommodations, meals or travel expenses and (2) salaries, stipends or other similar service-based payments to SCSD administrators, teachers or staff.
SEF will consider requests for programs or items previously funded through prior approved Grants. However, in order to maximize the reach of its available financial resources, SEF may decide not to fund a Grant Request for programs or projects previously funded through a SEF Grant.
Grant Processes
The grant submission process is intended to be simple making it as easy as possible for our grant requesters. By providing the required grant information via the grant request form, SEF will assess the request to determine alignment with SEF’s mission to enrich the educational experience of Somers students. Factors generally considered include, but are not limited to:
– district has confirmed funding is not available through the school budget
– applicable school principal is supportive of the request
After Grants are Awarded
SEF welcomes the opportunity for publicity generated by approved Grant programs and activities. The success of Grant programs supports SEF’s fundraising efforts. SEF encourages all Grant recipients to invite SEF Trustees to any grant related activity or presentation. SEF encourages the submission of photographs, digital images, student feedback and other forms of acceptable media. It may, in turn, reproduce, publish or replicate any of the same by print, television, electronic and/or other media.
Submit a Grant Request
You are invited to complete a Grant Request form, which can be found by following the link above. Hard copies are also available at the SCSD offices. Once the form is complete, it will be delivered to SEF by the SCSD Central office. Thereafter, you will be contacted by the Grants Liaison within 14 days who will answer questions concerning the Grant Request process, obtain further information concerning the Request and, when appropriate, make arrangements for you to participate in a SEF Grants Committee meeting.
If you have questions regarding the SEF Grant Program please contact Steve Sledzik, Grants Committee Chair at ssledzik@morrisonlawfirmpc.com
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