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Initiated in 1992 to encourage teacher innovation, improve student performance and recognize best practices, The Foundation's grant programs continue to grow. Today, our grant programs focus resources on literacy, improving school attendance, increasing parental involvement, ensuring access to technology and promoting best practices. We encourage all Clark County teachers, counselors, support staff and administrators to apply.
For more information, please contact
shana@ccpef.org.
The following documents have been developed to assist you, the grantee, in creating the budget page of your grant proposal.
Budget Information Find current and accurate costs for expenditures such as Extra Duty Pay, Transportation and Substitute Teachers.
IMPACT GRANTS
Established to encourage public school staff to try new ideas, these grants support innovative student-based programs and projects that have the ability to be replicated or adapted district-wide. Teams or individuals employed by the Clark County School District are eligible to apply.
EQUITY GRANTS
The Foundation established its Student Enrichment EQUITY GRANT program to encourage activities that help students expand their horizons. EQUITY GRANTS have been established to"level the playing field" for low-income and at-risk children who are not receiving many of the enrichment opportunities students in more affluent communities are provided.
LEADER'S CHOICE INITIATIVE
LEADER'S CHOICE INITIATIVE grants are designed to improve student achievement and produce system-wide change. These grants provide school administrators with the opportunity to identify a critical need within their system, propose a measurable solution, outline the implementation guidelines and communicate the vision of their success.
COUNSELOR TO COUNSELOR GRANTS
In partnership with The Public Education Foundation, the Nevada School
Counselor Association has established a grant initiative for CCSD counselors. Counselors who are members of the Nevada School Counselor Association and who provide direct services to students may apply for this grant.
TEACHER TO TEACHER
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE GRANT
The Teacher to Teacher Mathematics and Science Grant was established by two
Clark County School District teachers as an encouragement for teachers to increase their content knowledge in mathematics and science and broaden their repertoire of teaching strategies
TEACHER EXPRESS GRANT
The Teacher Express Grant gives teachers the opportunity to submit requests of financial support, at a maximum of $500 for the following, as long as they are directly related to science, mathematics or technology instruction:
• Instructional Supplies
• Computer Supplies (Software)
• Audio-Visual Supplies
• Books & Periodicals
The Nevada Public Education Foundation in partnership with
The Public Education Foundation offers two open competitive grant programs:
NEVADA A.C.C.E.S.S.
(Academics + Careers + College and/or Training Equal Student Success)
The objective of the grant funds is to provide resources for events or planning for A.C.C.E.S.S. projects. Suggested categories and/or activities may include: Futures Expo; College Fairs; Career and College Exploration Events on College Campuses; Middle School Career Exploration Day; Financial Aid Training Sessions; Local career development opportunities that fit the career fair and career exploration theme and access to higher education; Parent events related to student preparation for higher education.
WELLS FARGO GRANT A WISH FOR YOUR SCHOOL MINI-GRANTS
The purpose of this grant is to improve education opportunities for Nevada's students through classroom-based grants that support programs, curriculum materials, and instruction in the areas of financial management (using Wells Fargo’s “Hands on Banking” program), math, technology, and careers.
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