Bright Ideas Grant - Application - Fayette Education Foundation

GRANT APPLICATION

Your time is valuable. This updated application is simple by design. Our goal is for you to provide concise information that is readily available to you. You are the expert. Please refer to the BIG Application Checklist before completing the online application. You cannot save the application and come back to it. It must be completed all at once.

Applicant's Name*

First Last

Applicant's Email*

Applicant's Phone Number*

Mobile number preferred

School or Department*

Role*

Principal and District Approval*

I have completed the FCPS Intent to Apply form online

I have discussed this project with my principal

Have you received a Bright Ideas Grant from The Fayette Education Foundation in the past? What year(s)?

Project Title*

Grant Type Requested*

Mini Grant (up to $750)

Innovation Grant (up to $2,000)

*Signature Bright Idea Grant (up to $5,000) *you are required to complete the "Signature Grant Applicants Only" section at the end of this application)

Amount Requested (See limits above)*

Please enter a number from 0 to 5000.

Grade Level(s)*

Number of Students Impacted*

Please enter a number from 1 to 10000.

Focus Area Alignment*

Select one

Academic Growth and Student Success

Student Engagement and Student Success

Career Exploration and Future Ready Skills

Student Opportunity and Access

Project Overview (1800 character limit)*

What are you proposing? What will students do?

Student Impact (1200 character limit)*

How will you know if the project was successful? Describe the need or challenge this project addresses and the impact on students. What will students learn or experience? How will you know if the project was successful? Examples of success measures may include: student work samples; participation or engagement; student reflections; skill development

Alignment (750 character limit)*

How does this project align with a BIG focus area and/or your school’s goals (CSIP/CDIP)?

Upload Your Budget Form Below (PLEASE use the form available on the website)*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, xls, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Sustainability*

Select one

One-time project

Materials used multiple years

Project could expand to other classrooms

What is your preferred method?*

Check to FCPS

Product donation (FEF makes purchases for you)

Unsure at this time

SIGNATURE GRANT APPLICANTS ONLY ($5,000 Requests)

The following questions are only required for applicants requesting Signature Grant funding.

EXTENDED IMPACT AND SCALE (1200 character limit)

How does this project extend beyond a single classroom? (For example: multiple classrooms, grade levels, or school-wide impact.)

SUSTAINABILITY (1000 character limit)

How will this project continue beyond the grant period or have lasting impact for students or your school?

IMPLEMENTATION AND READINESS (1000 character limit)

What planning, partnerships, or supports are already in place to ensure this project is successfully implemented?

EXPANDED BUDGET JUSTIFICATION (1000 character limit)

Provide additional detail on how funds will be used and why this level of funding is necessary for your project.

Any Other Comments Below

Please upload at least one high resolution photo that can be used for the public announcement if your project is funded. Photos may be of you, of students or of something reflective of your project.*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

This application is not saveable and it is suggested to complete the questions in advance and cut and paste.

GRANT APPLICATION

SIGNATURE GRANT APPLICANTS ONLY ($5,000 Requests)

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Bright Ideas Grant – Application

This application is not saveable and it is suggested to complete the questions in advance and cut and paste.

GRANT APPLICATION

SIGNATURE GRANT APPLICANTS ONLY ($5,000 Requests)

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