Huntington Foundation Seeks
Grant Applications
The Huntington Foundation is looking for innovative classroom practices and materials that it can fund through one of its two grant programs. Huntington School District teachers are being asked to "think outside the box" and submit a short application to fund an exciting new initiative.
The Foundation is making available thousands of dollars to be spread across its mini-grants and Star grants programs. The mini-grant program "is to provide money for special projects costing up to $1,000 for innovative classroom activities that are beyond the core curriculum, such as new computer software, educational additions for a classroom and various workshops," according to the application. Mini-grant applications must be submitted by October 30.
Star grants usually exceed $1,000 and have reached as high as $11,000. They are awarded for projects that "fuel grade-wide, department-wide and school-wide initiatives that have a broad impact on the students," according to the application.
Recent Star grants have included funds for the renovation of the Huntington High School weight room, printmaking technology to enhance creative explorations and personal expression through the print medium, encyclopedias for a third graders, a "Speak-Up" workshop for first graders, technology equipment and robotics and engineering programs at the intermediate grade levels. The Star grant application deadline is January 8, 2011.
Teachers have been asked to answer a set of questions in completing their applications including how the grant will enhance the instructional program in their classroom, how it will support the standards within the curriculum, what will students be able to accomplish as a result of the grant that will expand and enhance their learning and, for Star grants, what other funding sources have been investigated to support the project?
"The Huntington Foundation has provided our teachers and students with irreplaceable funding for programs and equipment, which has had a direct impact on classroom education," Superintendent John J. Finello said. "All of us hope the Foundation's efforts draw increased support this year because these two grant programs make a real difference across the Huntington School District."
The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization. It will hold its 17th Annual Reach for the Stars fundraising gala on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the elegant Woodlands in Woodbury. The evening will honor Huntington Booster Club President Barbara Cutrone, who has been an active volunteer in district organizations for nearly two decades.
For more information about the two grant programs contact Carol Leek at cleek@optonoline.net or (631-423-0514.