Seacoast Educational Endowment Dover

SEED Grant Application

Background
The Seacoast Educational Endowment Dover (SEED) is an independent local grant program for the
Dover public schools. It allows school staff to apply for funding for innovative, technology-based
projects or creative initiatives within the classroom/school or within the wider community. It is the belief
of SEED that some of the best ideas come from the classroom, and this grant program will provide the
funding for projects that, if successful, can enhance the learning experiences of Dover students.
Application Process
Applications for SEED funding can be submitted at any time during the year; however, formal reviews
and award decisions by the SEED advisors and board will occur only twice annually, in October and
April. Applicants must complete this application form and submit it to their building principal prior to
October 15 or April 1 for award decisions to be made during those months. The SEED committee may
request additional information for clarification purposes during the review period. The committee may
meet with applicants with the top-rated proposals to review finer details of their ideas prior to final
award decisions. When a project has been completed or run its course, the grant recipients will submit a
final report or reflection sheet. Rejected applications may be resubmitted.
Award Types
Grants totaling $5,000 will be awarded. A grant should fit in one or more of the categories of awards
described below via examples.
Academic Excellence offering atypical learning experiences for students
Providing innovative PK-12 learning and enrichment
Providing dual high school and college enrollment
Connecting students with community through ELOs, service, and special projects (e.g.,
renewable resources, recycling, etc.)
Champion of Innovation & Technology incorporating new learning or instructional
technologies
Accessing multiple technologies and content to demonstrate mastery and understanding both by
students and teachers
Making global connections by students and teachers
Creating a blended virtual/face-to-face teaching and learning environment allowing flexible,
personalized student opportunities and schedules
High Quality Professional Development facilitating teacher growth and involving a larger
learning team or community of learning

Integrating technology into the classroom and learning experience

Deepening teacher understanding of literacy and numeracy instruction
Differentiating instruction to personalize student learning
Redefining the role of the teacher
DIRECTIONS

Complete the remainder of this form by inserting the information requested in each cell. An electronic
copy of this form can be downloaded from the SEED website.
A. Contact Information
Date:
Grant Applicant(s):
Grant Applicants School(s):
B. Grant Type
Grant -- check relevant grant area(s) below:
__Academic Excellence __Innovation/Technology

__Professional Development

C. Project Description
1. Title of Proposed Grant Project:
2. Project Design: Please describe the project i.e., how the funding will be used. (maximum 300
words)
D. Impacts
1. How many students will benefit directly from the funding of this project?
2. Specifically describe how this project aligns with the districts mission, strategic plan, or
improvement plan, and explain how it will improve student learning for the subject matter to be
addressed.
3. List the instructional outcomes or objectives of this project.
4. Discuss any issues or obstacles that might be associated with the replication or scalability of the
project.
E. Evaluation
How will you demonstrate the success of the project? What measurable outcomes (including impact on
student learning) will you document?
F. Budget

In the table below, provide a detailed budget for the project. Add lines as necessary for additional items.
Provide separate budgets by year if the project requires more than one school year for completion.
ITEM
CALCULATION METHOD
AMOUNT
Example: Supplies

10 widgets x $1 per widget

Grant Proposal Signatures

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Submitters Signature

Date

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Principals Signature (indicating approval)

Date

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Curriculum Directors Signature (indicating approval)

Date

Education Foundation
Approve
Approve with modifications
Denied (reason):

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SEED Chairperson

Date Approved/Denied