ENGAGE GRANT PAGE
The Engage Canastota Education Foundation (ECEF) awards grants for innovative projects that enhance experiential learning within the Canastota Central School District. Grants may be awarded for experiential learning projects that provide opportunities for more in-depth learning and expanding students’ understanding of the curriculum. The purpose of the Foundation’s grant program is to enrich student learning and enhance instructional programming within our schools.
When submitting a grant application for consideration, it should meet one or more of the following Foundation criteria:
- Serve as an opportunity for enrichment that cannot be funded through the normal school budget
- Offer the possibility of continued impact
- Offer expanded opportunities for collaboration within the school district and/or community.
- Demonstrate innovative approaches or methodologies
- Anticipate, encourage, the expanded use of technology
- Demonstrate how the use of technology enhances your project
- Impact as large a number of students as possible
- Encourage partnership with other funding sources such as federal or state grants
- Is consistent with the Canastota Central School District’s curriculum and NY State Standards
- Serve as an effective pilot for possible future programs
The Foundation cannot approve funding for:
- Faculty/staff salaries and benefits
- Support of sports teams and equipment
- General capital improvements
- Building and grounds operations and maintenance
- Aid-able transportation expenses
- Aid-able purchases of equipment and supplies
- Administrative and clerical compensation
