Grant Application Process

The purpose of the LAEF Grant Program is to expose students to new subject matter and/or new ways of learning and to encourage teaching methods that excite and strengthen children’s innate desire to learn. Further details of the funding criteria are listed on the grant application form. The following steps outline applicant and LAEF responsibilities that help us to respond to grant applications efficiently. Please direct any questions to the appropriate LAEF board member listed below or to the LAEF Program Committee chair, Audrey Frankowski at 397-4369 or audreyfrnk@aol.com.

1. The applicant completes an electronic application which is available on the LAEF web site. The applicant must obtain the superintendent’s approval before submitting the application and indicate this approval in the space provided. Please note: The LAEF Program Committee (the group of volunteer board members who review each grant request) meets three times per year to determine which grants to submit to the LAEF board for approval. The deadlines for submission of grants for the 2006-2007 academic year are September 30, December 31 and March 31. The Program Committee will present its recommendations for grant funding to the LAEF board at the November, February and May Meetings.
2. The applicant submits the completed application by e-mailing it to the appropriate sub-committee chair.
   Lambertville — Janine MacGregor, 397-3893, macgregorjs@aol.com
   West Amwell — Nina Cally, 397-8345, jjcncc@netzero.net
   Stockton — Tracy Giannattasio, 397-3532, tgstockton@comcast.net
   South Hunterdon — Dana Kurtbeck, 397-1140, boris93@comcast.net
3. The subcommittee chair reviews the application, contacting the applicant if more information is needed.
4. The Program Committee meets, discusses the merits of the application and decides on a recommendation to the full LAEF board.
5. The subcommittee chair e-mails a synopsis to all board members for review no later than one week prior to the next regular meeting.
6. The Program Committee chair presents recommendations at the full LAEF board meeting, and the board votes on each application.
7. The LAEF board treasurer informs the applicant of decision by letter and sends a check to cover approved costs to the superintendent.
8. The Public Relations Committee chair handles press releases, photo ops, etc.
9. Within one month after completion of the grant-funded project, the applicant submits a brief report to the subcommittee chair, including dates, participants, results, comments and photos if available.

This process is outlined in Policies and Procedures.