Purpose:  The Grant Program is designed to encourage creative and innovative approaches to instruction and to assist and enrich the learning experience of students within the district. Our purpose is to seek the greatest benefit for students

Eligibility:  All certified teachers and library media techs from each site are eligible.

Award Funds: The budget for enrichment awards and the number of awards will vary from year to year.  Please note that this year's grant amounts have been INCREASED to $500 for individual applicants and $1000 for team (2 or more).

Due dates & requirements:

Our application process has two requirements.

1. Completed hard copy application packet (3 part) may be submitted only by U.S. mail to:
   SMEF Allocations
   PO Box 1332
   San Marcos, CA 92079-1332
   
   
2. For consideration in the 2011 round, application packets must be postmarked no later than December 16, 2011.

Selection criteria:

Applications will be rated on the following 5 points.

1. Greatest Benefit To Students
2. Innovative and Educational Nature
3. Curriculum Enhancement – Not normally funded by the district
4. Direct Student Involvement- greatest number of students benefiting
5. Reasonable Budget

For more information contact:

Allocations Committee at info@smeducationalfoundation.org

Recipient/Grant Requirements

• A signed and completed expense sheet with receipts attached (copies acceptable) is due within 6 weeks of the award date.
  
  
• Unspent funds must be returned to SMEF via personal check or money order.
  
  
• No portion of awarded funds may be deposited in any San Marcos School District account. The only exception to this requirement is for the purchase of classroom media equipment. Purchasing through district accounts in this area are allowable as service and repair contracts in place assurance the equipment will be covered.
  
  
• Funds must be used only for items in the original budget proposal. These are Principal and Trustee approved for each site's unique needs & purpose.