Grants

Grant Information

One of the primary goals of the GCS Education Foundation is to provide funding for innovative projects that reach beyond the scope of the school system's regular operating budget. The GCS Education Foundation launched the SEED (Supplying Essential Education Dollars) and Focus Grants in 2002 and 2009 respectively. Both programs are aimed at providing an opportunity for teachers to seek funding for their creative ideas and educational tools that will enhance the Greeneville City School system's standard curriculum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Focus Grants

Focus Grants Recipients

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Focus Grants Recipients

Focus grants are small grants (under $500.00) for teachers/teaching teams focused on classroom programs or projects. Up to $8,000 is available annually. Grant applications are accepted any time throughout the school year (August through May). The Education Foundation aims to respond to each grant request within two weeks of receipt of each application.

The FOCUS Grant program is aimed at providing funding (when other funding sources are not available) for educational projects or program opportunities that arise anytime during the school year. These educational projects and programs are typically somewhat smaller and less costly but have a broad impact none-the-less. FOCUS Grant requests will be accepted and considered throughout the school year, as long as funds are available.

How to Apply

  • Prepare a title page which includes your name, your principal's name, the name of your school, the name of your project, and the amount of funding you are requesting.

  • Provide a brief narrative summarizing your project and the need the project addresses.  Include mention of your project's specific educational goals and objectives.  Briefly explain how you plan to implement your project and measure its success. 

  • Include a budget.  Please indicate if partial funding is an option.

  • Include any additional information such as photos, or price comparisons, etc., if you think doing so would be beneficial to the committee members as they review your request.

  • Save your FOCUS Grant request as a PDF, make sure your principal has approved your request, and then email it to: Email Waddella

SEED Grants

(formerly called the American Education Week Grant)

S.E.E.D. Grants are typically "large" grants (up to $6,000.00 awarded annually) for teacher/classroom projects, teaching teams, and school or system-wide projects. Grant applications are accepted annually in the spring semester and awarded in early May. Award winners must be able to implement their program in the next school year, and provide an evaluation report to the Education Foundation at the end of that same school year.

In November 2002, this opportunity began as an annual event showcasing American Education Week. The focus of S.E.E.D. Grant requests do not need to revolve around the celebration of American Education Week, but should reflect the spirit behind American Education Week: providing students with creative learning experiences.

It is the intent of the Education Foundation that the process be as simple as possible for applicants, and that the evaluation process be both objective and impartial. The Education Foundation has budgeted $6,000.00 to award to applicants.

By applying, you are agreeing to spend the money as your application describes, and to provide financial and anecdotal reports to the Education Foundation at a future date .

Click here for the SEED Grant Guidelines and Application Packet. 

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