The following criteria have been established to help guide the grant application process. If teachers have questions about the application process, they may contact a member of the grant committee.
Consideration will be given to projects having the following criteria:
- The application describes a well-conceived educational plan and applicant has completed the application form properly
- The project has the potential to be used in other classrooms or schools
- Project impacts more than a few students, teachers or staff
- The project is targeted toward an audience identified as benefiting from enrichment
- The project will make a difference for students and has the potential to improve the quality of learning in CSD
- Project demonstrates a unique or improved approach to enhance education
CEF will NOT fund:
- Building improvements (i.e. furniture not related to collaborative learning, playground equipment)
- Projects that would dictate curriculum changes to the district
- Projects where funding is or should be available through the district
- Projects inconsistent with district curriculum guidelines
- Staff positions historically funded by the district
