DD - GRANTS

DD - Grants

The Board encourages the Superintendent/designees to pursue federal, state, foundation, corporate and other grants for the support of the schools and the enhancement of educational opportunities.  The Superintendent is expected to be alert to potential sources of grant funding and to make recommendations for Board action.  If the District is applying for a grant that requires a local match, a continuing obligation, or the hiring of additional staff, approval by the Board is required prior to submitting the application. 

It is the policy of the Board to comply with all Federal and State requirements that may be a condition of receipt of grant funds.

Grant applications and proposals that apply to individual schools must be submitted to the building principal, who will make a recommendation to the Superintendent.  The Superintendent may present the grant application or proposal to the Board for its approval.  

All grant funds received will be deposited into District accounts.  Applicable Federal and State regulations, Board policies and school unit administrative procedures regarding purchasing, contracting, expenditures, and accounting will be followed in the administration and monitoring of grant funds.  Staff positions created through grant funding will be filled pursuant to Board policy.

The Superintendent/designee may establish additional procedures for grant applicants, coordination of grant proposals, and for oversight and administration of grants received.

The Superintendent/designee will keep accurate records of all grant expenditures and will report annually on all grants received.

Teacher Classroom Grants (“mini-grants”)

Individual teachers may investigate eligibility requirements for foundation, corporate, and other grants that will benefit a single classroom.  The building principal, in conjunction with the Superintendent, is authorized to approve applications/proposals for such “mini-grants” as long as they do not require matching or non-budgeted funds, impose a continuing obligation, or create a significant inequity within the building. All mini-grants must follow the District curriculum.   

All mini-grants/classroom grant funds will be deposited into District accounts. 

Awards of mini-grants/classroom grants will be reported to the building principal, who will inform the Superintendent.  The Superintendent will report such awards to the Board.

Cross Reference:

KCD - Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools

Adopted: April 16, 2025