SELECTION CRITERIA The educational need is clearly defined, including the impact on the school. The project is fully described and a detailed timeline of activities is included. There is a clear link between the proposed strategy and how it impacts the educational need. A description of anticipated outcomes is included. Budget is cost efficient and clearly supports the project tasks. Plan can be replicated, if successful. Application is free of educational jargon so that business leaders can easily understand. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPARK offers a grant workshop in early fall. Although not a requirement to apply for funds, workshop attendance often increases the applicant’s success by providing clear submission guidelines. Please refer to the Communicator and the Leader or SPARK’s website, , for exact dates and times. Grant funds are released directly to a school or department, not to an individual(s). If the applicant(s) leaves the school or department after the grant has been awarded, the grant remains with the school or department. Materials and equipment purchased with grant funds are the property of the school or department, not the applicant(s). SPARK INNOVATIVE GRANTS CONTRIBUTORS SPARK is a joint effort of the School Division and the Prince William County business community. SPARK receives funding from many generous individuals and businesses. If you would like more information on SPARK or to see a list of partners, visit the SPARK website, .
SELECTION CRITERIA The educational need is clearly defined, including the impact on the school. The project is fully described and a detailed timeline of activities is included. There is a clear link between the proposed strategy and how it impacts the educational need. A description of anticipated outcomes is included. Budget is cost efficient and clearly supports the project tasks. Plan can be replicated, if successful. Application is free of educational jargon so that business leaders can easily understand. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPARK offers a grant workshop in early fall. Although not a requirement to apply for funds, workshop attendance often increases the applicant’s success by providing clear submission guidelines. Please refer to the Communicator and the Leader or SPARK’s website, , for exact dates and times. Grant funds are released directly to a school or department, not to an individual(s). If the applicant(s) leaves the school or department after the grant has been awarded, the grant remains with the school or department. Materials and equipment purchased with grant funds are the property of the school or department, not the applicant(s). SPARK INNOVATIVE GRANTS CONTRIBUTORS SPARK is a joint effort of the School Division and the Prince William County business community. SPARK receives funding from many generous individuals and businesses. If you would like more information on SPARK or to see a list of partners, visit the SPARK website, .
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