Haiti Partnership Grants

Purpose: Fund activities that enable schools to establish, enhance, or expand partnership programs with Episcopal schools in Haiti. Historically funded delegation travel to Haiti for schools establishing new or strengthening existing partnerships.

Geographic Scope: NAES member schools in the United States partnering with Episcopal schools in Haiti

Background: The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti is the largest diocese of the Episcopal Church and includes over 250 Episcopal schools. Over 60 Episcopal schools in the United States maintain partnerships with Haitian Episcopal schools. The need for mission and partnership work is critical for long-term rebuilding of Haiti following the 2010 earthquake and recent years of unrest.

Current Status: SUSPENDED - The current political situation in Haiti precludes visiting Haiti. The grant program to support schools visiting their Haitian partners is currently suspended.

Eligibility:

• NAES member schools
• Schools must be NAES members for both the current year of application and the year in which grant is received
• All NAES dues must be paid in full
• Priority given to schools exploring or establishing new partnerships

Award Details:

• Maximum grant amount: $2,500
• Grants awarded on rolling basis until annual fund is expended

Key Contacts:

• Canon Serena E. Beeks, D.Min., U.S. Coordinator, Haiti Episcopal School Partnerships: (909) 519-4797, serenabeeks@cs.com
• The Rev. Tim Gavin, Head Chaplain, The Episcopal Academy, Newtown Square, PA: tgavin@episcopalacademy.org
• NAES: info@episcopalschools.org or (212) 716-6134

Funding Acknowledgment: Made possible through generous support of the Good Samaritan Foundation

Key Priorities for Haiti Episcopal Schools:

• Teacher development and salaries
• Student access to food and technology
• Infrastructure development

Application Process

Detailed application instructions are not provided in available materials, but applicants should:

1. Contact NAES directly for current application procedures, as the program is currently suspended
   • Email: info@episcopalschools.org
   • Phone: (212) 716-6134
2. Confirm current status - Verify if the program has resumed before applying, given the current political situation in Haiti
3. Prepare documentation - Follow standard NAES grant requirements:
   • Completed W-9 form
   • Project budget
   • Grant conditions agreement with Head of School acknowledgment
   • Grant report (post-award)
4. Contact Partnership Liaisons for guidance:
   • Canon Serena E. Beeks: (909) 519-4797, serenabeeks@cs.com
   • The Rev. Tim Gavin: tgavin@episcopalacademy.org