Grant Categories

Single-Year Grants

General Grant -- Monies requested by administrators and staff for resources to purchase new equipment and to develop creative, new programs or projects.

• Enrich and extend curriculum
• Innovative and creative programs

Staff Grant -- Grants offered to staff for projects that enhance their in-class expertise. They can fund training, additional resources, in-the-field experiences, residencies, and partnerships.

• Professional development
• Enrich and extend a Gull Lake Community Schools staff member’s knowledge
• Shared knowledge by presentation to colleagues is encouraged

Student Grant -- These grants are for students who want to explore further a subject they have been studying and are generally under $300 per student.  Awards above this amount will be considered in exceptional circumstances.

• Field experiences and camps
• special classes and learning programs
• Service projects

Community Education Opportunity Grant -- Granted at the discretion of the Community Education Coordinator

• Student scholarships for Gull Lake Community Education programs

Multi-Year Grants

Chris Rundle Innovation Fund for Educators

These grants are for innovative programs, creative learning ideas, and are renewable for up to five years.

• Requires higher standard of reporting and evaluation
• Designed to encourage innovation ideas aligned with district goals

An application will be provided after an informal presentation to the GLCS Foundation Grant Committee.  To schedule a presentation, contact you school liaison as listed below:

Richland Elementary:  Karen Koets                Kellogg Elementary:  Sarah Lyster

Ryan Intermediate:  Jen Weiss                        GLMS:  Laurie Klok

GLHS:  Beth Rhodes                                        GLVP:  Audra Misner

All others:  Drew Border