REF Grant Program

The Rye Education Foundation (REF) provides grants to support innovative educational projects in the Rye School District (NH, US).

Geographic Scope: Rye School District, New Hampshire

Eligibility:

• Any teacher, staff member, or school representative of the Rye School District
• All grant requests must be approved by the applicable school's principal
• Technology-related grants or grants placing demands on network resources must also be reviewed by the technology coordinator

Focus Areas (with preference given to):

• Curriculum enhancement in core content areas and foreign language
• Arts, music, and drama
• Physical education and "real world" learning
• Projects using innovative teaching methods and curricula that promote creative thinking and leadership skills
• Projects benefiting the greatest number of students
• Projects with potential benefits extending more than one school year
• Projects encouraging partnerships and collaboration among educators, students, parents, and community

Funding Details:

• REF generally has $30,000 to $40,000 per year in available grant funding
• Individual grant amounts vary (see Past Grants)
• Grants may receive full or partial funding
• REF may receive more worthy proposals than it can fund and may encourage resubmission in a subsequent cycle

Award Notification: Applicants will be notified of grant awards no later than six weeks after submission

Application Process

Submission Deadlines:

• November 1 for winter/spring implementation
• April 1 for the following fall implementation

How to Apply:

• Applications must be submitted to the REF Grants Committee by the deadline dates
• Applications are submitted using the REF website

Required Application Materials:

Completors must submit a completed REF Grant Application that includes:

1. Project title
2. Project rationale (Why is the project needed?)
3. Project's goals and outcomes
4. A plan to achieve the goals and outcomes
5. Whom the project will serve
6. A realistic/cost-effective budget
7. Evaluation criteria

Pre-Submission Requirements:

• All grant requests must be approved by the applicable school's principal prior to submission
• Technology-related grants or grants placing demands on network resources must also be reviewed by the technology coordinator