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Education Grant

SOMERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Education Grant

Funder: Somers Education Foundation Inc (CT, US)

Geographic Scope: Somers, Connecticut - available to teachers and administrators in Somers elementary, middle and high schools

Program Description: Grants for program development and onetime capital expenditures designed to benefit a large number of students. Requests are submitted twice a year during fall and spring semesters.

What is Funded:

Program development

Onetime capital expenditures

Equipment and materials

Educational initiatives

Speaker fees and workshops

Eligibility Requirements:

Faculty and administration in Somers schools

Grants must benefit a large number of students

Cannot be a recurring request

Application Process:

Submitted twice yearly (fall and spring semesters)

Submitted via online format

Requests are assessed by the pertinent principal and Superintendent of Schools

Grant Review Committee assesses each grant and makes recommendations to full board

For requests greater than $3,000, faculty members are asked to give a presentation to the full board

Recent Awards (Fall 2024 - $55,900 total):

Attendance Matters (SHS) - chronic absenteeism counseling initiative

Xylophone Troop (SES) - after-school percussion program

History Challenge (MBA) - student competition participation

Inspiring Kindness (SES) - speaker program on kindness and empathy

Voice Recorders (MBA) - advanced English student project materials

Soundproofing for Music Practice (MBA) - music practice room improvements

Mobile Makerspaces (SES) - project-based learning tools

Nonfiction Books for the LMC (SHS) - library collection updates

Recent Awards (Spring 2025 - $17,636 total):

Vending STEM Experiences (SES) - STEM activity vending machine

Learning Games (SHS) - games supporting student learning

How to Apply

1. Faculty/Administration prepare written grant request
2. Submit via online format during application periods:
- Fall semester (deadline typically July 1)
- Spring semester (deadline typically around January)
3. Request is assessed by pertinent principal and Superintendent of Schools
4. Grant Review Committee evaluates each application
5. For grants requesting more than $3,000:
- Faculty member(s) must give presentation to full board
6. Board of Directors makes final decision

Required Materials: Not specifically detailed in provided materials

Submission Format: Online format

Additional Information: Specific application deadlines and detailed submission requirements not provided in materials

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