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Back-to-School Grants In Action

Back-to-School Grants

Applications Open: 4/8/26

Applications Close: 6/3/26

Grant Application Guidelines

Before applying, please read the guidelines above.

Grant Categories

Subcategories

Grant Criteria:

Grants are selected based on how well the applicant addresses the following criteria in their application.

Need: How well does this grant meet the academic and/or social emotional needs (for mental health category) of students and/or schools? How does this project help eliminate barriers to student success?
Impact: Will it have a great impact on the students being served and how many students will it serve (take into consideration the longevity of use, potential for more years)?
District Goals: How well does this grant align with the SPS mission and the district strategic plan.
Well-written: Was this grant well-written, creative and well thought-out?
Sustainability: Is the project sustainable? If so, how will the project continue to operate after the grant funding is exhausted? What plans, if any, does the applicant have for ensuring long-term success and for securing future funding, if needed?

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Finke at lfinke@spsmail.org

Back-to-School Grant Application

Company
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Applicant Name*
First Last
Applicant Position*
Applicant SPS Email*
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Name*
If you selected other, please list your school/department below.
School Phone*
School Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Principal Name/Department Head/Supervisor*
Principal Email/Department Head/Supervisor*
Principal Phone/Department Head/ Supervisor*
Your school Principal's (or Department Head's or Supervisor's) approval is required for this application. Please confirm that you have their approval before proceeding.*
- Yes, I have received the appropriate approval for this grant project.
- No, I have not received the appropriate approval for this grant project.
GRANT INFORMATION
Grant Title*
Grant Category (Choose One)*
Grant Subcategory*
Choose the one that best fits your project.
Grant Project Description (2000 character limit) - Please describe your grant fully, including how it would be implemented, what need is being met and how the requested funds would be used. Write so that a non-educator can understand your intent.*
Number of students this grant will impact - Give your best estimate. Number format only.*
What grade levels will this project serve?*
Is this project a continuation of a previous project?*
- No
- Yes
If you answered "Yes," please share briefly about the previous project and how this project is a continuation.*
Dollar Amount Requested*
Have funds been requested from another source?*
- No
- Yes
If yes, please list the other sources funds have been requested from. What is the status of this/these request(s)?*
Budget: Please list all expenses in line item form, showing how you arrived at the requested amount. Include the item(s) you would need to purchase - quantity, unit price, total price and supplier. Ex: Osmo software, quantity 5, unit price $50, total price 5 x $50 = $250, supplier is Osmo.*
* Do not round numbers up or down OR estimate budget amounts; be specific. * Each budget item must be listed separately, including field trip transportation costs, installation of technology, shipping and handling, etc. (NOTE: You do not pay tax.) * To benefit from contract prices and/or to be covered by district warranties, items available through SPS must be purchased through SPS purchasing department. For items not available through district purchasing, research the lowest cost elsewhere, using only SPS approved vendors.
Budget Notes. Please list any other info you need to include that doesn't fit above.
Grant Project Impact (1000 character limit) - Please describe who this grant will benefit and how it would impact students' academic engagement, relevant and personal involvement, and excellence in the classroom. Describe how your project will make a difference at your school.*
Grant Project Objective 1 (1000 character limit) - Please list two to three measurable objectives for this grant and how you will evaluate each.*
List your first objective here.
Grant Project Objective 2 (1000 character limit)*
List your second objective here.
Grant Project Objective 3 (1000 character limit)
List your third objective below, if you have one.
Technology: Does your project include the purchase of any technology?*
- No
- Yes
Projects including technology must be approved by district administration and technology department prior to submitting your application. For complete district guidelines visit the district website or call the IT department - Bruce Douglas, Chief of IT: 417-523-0156. You can find a link to the IT Technology Request Form in the Grant Guidelines at the top of this page.
If you answered "yes" to the question above, you must obtain approval from the SPS IT Department to purchase and use the technology. Have you obtained this approval?*
- No
- Yes
Please upload the approved IT Technology Request Form here.*
Max. file size: 49 MB.
Project Timing - Please list the dates your project will begin and end.*
Can your project be partially funded and still accomplish your goals?*
If "yes", what are your plans to complete funding if the Foundation partially funds this project? If "no", please explain why (500 character limit).*
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