Engage Canastota Education Foundation awards grants to teachers for innovative projects that encourage creative teaching methods. Grants may be awarded for experiential learning and/or expanding students’ understanding of the curriculum. The purpose of the Foundation’s grant program is to enrich student learning and enhance the instructional programming in our schools.
When submitting a grant application for consideration, it should meet one or more of the following Foundation criteria:
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• Serve as an opportunity for enrichment that cannot be funded through the normal school budget
• Offer the possibility of continued impact for more than one year
• Offer expanded opportunities for application in other curricula and use by other educators
• Demonstrate innovative approaches or methodologies
• Anticipate, encourage, or reflect the expanded use of technology
• Impact as large a number of students as possible
• Encourage partnership with other funding sources
• Is consistent with the Canastota Central School District’s curriculum and NY State Standards
• Serve as an effective pilot for possible future programs
The Foundation cannot approve funding for:
• Faculty/staff salaries and benefits
• Support of sports teams and equipment
• General capital improvements
• Building and grounds operations and maintenance
• Ongoing transportation expenses
• Routine purchases of equipment and supplies
• Administrative and clerical support