The CARE Grant

CARE is committed to improving the quality of K-12 public education throughout Colorado. Our organization recognizes that good instructional ideas can’t be implemented when funding is scarce, and many times learning opportunities are missed due to a lack of resources. For this reason CARE has developed an educational grant that supplements the immediate financial needs of schools and classrooms. It is our organization’s hope that these grants will impact student achievement within the school year in which they are awarded.

All Colorado K-12 public schools are invited to apply.

GRANT GUIDELINES

The most important guideline for a CARE Grant application is that the applicant(s) demonstrate how this grant will improve student achievement and fill resource gaps.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Selection of grant recipients will be conducted by CARE’s board of directors. The following is a list of possible criteria used by CARE’s board.

- Clearly defined goals, objectives, and budget

- Uniqueness and innovation

- Impact on the school as a professional learning community

- Ability to be carried out as described

- Demonstrated financial need

- Likely effect on student achievement

- Support of district guidelines

- Number of students who will be involved and/or benefit

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION

- Answer all questions. Incomplete applications may not be processed.

- Include a typewritten plan.

- Email to the address listed on the application.

CARE GRANT WRITING TIPS

- Read and follow the grant guidelines, directions and criteria for selection carefully.

- Clearly describe your project(s) and what you hope your students will achieve.

- Be sure the budget supports your idea and activities.

GRANT AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND APPLICANTS NOTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION

Email Applications To: annie@caregrant.org

For More Information Contact: Annie Fischer @ 303-746-0744