The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) is excited to announce the opening of the 2024-2025 School and Classroom Enrichment Grant application process! Dedicated to supporting the educators of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, MVEF continues its mission as the district’s trusted philanthropic partner. Through collaborations with private foundations, individuals, and corporate partners, we provide strategic funding to enhance educational opportunities and ensure the success of all Mt. Vernon students.

Supporting Innovation and Excellence

We recognize the significant impact that innovative, engaging, and transformative projects have on student learning and achievement. The School and Classroom Enrichment Grants are designed to empower teachers by funding projects that bring learning to life and inspire students to achieve their highest potential. As we celebrate our 17th year of fostering educational excellence, we thank our teachers for their dedication and commitment.

Note: If you have an outstanding MVEF grant that is not finalized with a report and project photos, you will not be eligible for this grant cycle until the completion of these requirements.

Important Deadlines

Teachers and staff are encouraged to apply for funding before the upcoming submission deadlines:

• November 25, 2024
• January 25, 2025
• March 25, 2025

Please ensure that your application is complete, as incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be considered. https://mtvernonfoundation.org/giving/get-a-grant/

Project Focus Areas

Priority will be given to projects that align with the following focus areas:

1. Experiential Learning Opportunities, including activities outside the classroom
2. Real World Learning Experiences
3. Project-Based Learning
4. Projects that help students gain career readiness and skills as identified in the Graduation Pathway

Funding Details

Grant awards will range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $3,000. Funding will not be provided for:

• Staff salaries or substitute teacher costs
• The same proposal from multiple teachers at the same school
• Personal honorariums for applicants
• Field trips or equipment not integral to the curriculum
• State-mandated programs or programs already funded by another organization
• Projects that replicate grants awarded in the previous academic year by the same grantee

Eligibility and Application Requirements

Eligible applicants must be Pre K-12 public school teachers or staff members within the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation. Ensure that your grant proposal meets the following criteria:

• Typed submission
• Principal approval (no signature required)
• All questions fully answered
• No title page, support letters, or attachments
• Avoid using educational acronyms
• No more than two submissions per teacher (individually or in a team)

Submit your completed grant application to Renee@MtVernonFoundation.org. Remember to download, save, and send the budget separately or attach it to your application.

Application and Review Process

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the specified deadline date. Late applications will not be accepted. Each application will be reviewed and scored by a selection committee comprising educators and community volunteers, using the provided criteria.

MVEF strives to fully fund as many projects as possible and aims to avoid partial funding. However, in cases where project costs are incremental, partial funding may be awarded if a scaled-down version can still be implemented.

We look forward to receiving your innovative project ideas and supporting your commitment to enriching the educational experiences of Mt. Vernon students!