Excel Grants

Final Reports are due by April 1, 2012. Report forms were

included in each prize envelope, but if you need another,

click HERE for a Word doc you can dowload and edit online.

The Excel Grant and MAD Grant Prize Patrol went to 30 schools over a 3 day period in November 2011 and distributed $31,608 in grants to the teachers and staff! A big thank you to everyone who made this possible ... especially the office staff at each school who helped us coordinate the dates, making sure the teachers were in the building and all without letting them know we were coming!

You can find a complete list of all the winners here and pictures on our Facebook page here.

The Excel Grant program was created to support classroom innovation in our district and to provide teachers the resources they need to help our students be successful! The deadline to apply has passed for 2011. 2012 information will be posted after the summer break.

Every attempt is made to distribute funds throughout the district. In the rare case of similar grants coming from the same schools, the review committee will contact the applicants to discuss options.

Every grant receipient is required to file a final report upon completion of the project. This year, reports are due by April 1, 2012. Extensions can be requested in advance for projects that are completed later in the school year.

We wish you the best in this process and throughout the year. Thank you for helping to shape a bright future for the students in Highline Public Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Excel Grant?

Established to inspire innovative teaching & enrich student learning, an Excel Grant is an award of $50 to $1,000 for a specific project. According to one teacher, "The Excel Grant from Highline Schools Foundation allowed me to share one of my passions with my students and strengthen their academic skills at the same time."

How do I apply?

• The deadline for 2011 has passed - a new application will be available Fall 2012
• "It was so easy!" said a recent awardee
• Not all requests are funded, but all are reviewed

What is the timeline?

• September 12, 2011 online application available
• Applications were due by November 4, 2011 to be considered for a 2011 grant - a new application will be available Fall 2012
• Grants Awards were announced the last week of November 2011. You can find a complete list of all the winning grants here.
• Early May - Showcase the results of your project
• April 1, 2012 Final report of awarded grants due

Where can I find more information?

Contact the Foundation office at info@highlineschoolsfoundation.org or

(206) 248-5196

Click here to find out
more about MAD GRANTS!

Things to remember

• Keep your audience in mind, use laypersons' language or explain "edu-speak"
• Communicate your enthusiasm for the project
• Ask for the dollar amount you need for your project vs. the maximum request
• List the items you will purchase and how much they will cost