Teacher-Authored Grants (Fall Cycle)

Geographic Scope: Dexter Community Schools (DCS), Michigan, US

Eligible Applicants: Dexter Community School staff members

Funding Focus: Grants for classroom and school initiatives that support student learning and enrichment

Key Details:

• Fall grant cycle opens in early September
• Awarded Fall Grant funds are available upon approval and expire June 30 of the same school year
• All grant proposals must be reviewed by building Principal/Director BEFORE submission
• All grant proposals for technology items will be pre-approved by DCS Technology Department for district compatibility
• All grant proposals for furniture, playground equipment, and room modifications must be pre-approved by DCS and building Principal/Director
• Grant items stay with the class or grade level for which they were originally purchased
• Grant items are property of DCS and stay in the district

Off-Cycle Requests: Contact EFD Grants Committee for off-cycle grant requests

Application Process

1. Preparation Phase:
   • Copy the Grant Submission Worksheet (available as Google doc) to develop your application
   • Have your Principal/Director review the proposal BEFORE submission
   • For technology items: Get pre-approval from DCS Technology Department
   • For furniture, playground equipment, room modifications: Get pre-approval from DCS and building Principal/Director
2. Submission:
   • Use the online Grant Submission Form
   • Submit by October 31 (Fall deadline)
   • All proposals must be authored and submitted by DCS staff
3. Post-Award Requirements:
   • Completion of Grant Impact Form (required for future grant proposals)
   • Share pictures and posts of grants in action
   • Mention EFD support in DCS Making Waves publication