2010-2011 REF Grant Season
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District Funding Priorities & Initiatives
REF representatives meet annually with RSD staff to identify district funding priorities for the following school year. These district funding priorities guide REF’s fundraising efforts for the year. In instances where a particular district funding initiative is identified, REF may perform targeted fundraising around the initiative and the initiative may be promoted at REF events.
Classroom & School Enrichment Grants
REF classroom and school enrichment grants support a broad range of projects and materials that enhance the District curriculum and actively engage students in learning. Two types of grants are awarded: General and Health & Wellness.
Teachers, staff, parents and students may apply. Parent and student applications must have a school staff sponsor, and all grants must be approved by the principal(s) of the schools involved.
Beginning in September 2010, individual classroom grants will be awarded up to $1000. All other grants (e.g. whole school or program, whole grade level, and department-wide) will be awarded up to $3000.
Grant Criteria
Enrichment grants are based strictly on merit. Priority will be given to projects that:
§ Stimulate learning and enhance or expand the school curriculum
§ Support innovative teaching methods
§ Possess a high degree of active student engagement
§ Maximize the number of students involved
§ Introduce useful supplies/resources to the school
§ Have potential for repetition or can be adapted to other classes/groups
Health & Wellness grants are held to the same criteria as the General grants, but also must support or promote the physical, nutritional, or emotional health and wellness of Riverview students.
NOTE: Preference will be given to projects implemented during school hours, but exceptional extracurricular proposals will be considered.
Grant Restrictions
The REF Classroom & School Enrichment Grant Program does not fund:
§ Staff salaries, substitute or release time
§ Projects, materials or programs not consistent with the goals of the Riverview School District
The Foundation extends its sincere thanks to all the donors, businesses, and volunteers whose support and dedication made these grants possible.