SOUTHINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.

Instilling a love of learning.

Grants & Programs

GRANT FUNDING | PROGRAM FUNDING | COMMITTEE FORMS

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant or program funding through the Southington Education Foundation, Inc.

The SEF provides educational grants and program funding to educators in the Southington Public schools. The grants and programs allow educators to improve the quality of public education above and beyond the conventional curriculum, identifying and addressing needs, challenges, and concerns unique to their students. The educational program should reflect the SEF mission statement as well as coordinate with existing curricula.

The SEF funds projects that enhance the educational experience and demonstrate the viability of model programs that could be implemented throughout the school system and encourage creativity and excellence in both teaching and learning, that would otherwise not be funded out of the regular Board of Education budget.

The SEF wants educators to use this opportunity to apply “out of the box thinking” in the proposed projects.

	This project (Rock Our Community) allowed JFK teachers to make a difference and make a positive change in our community. Through a community collaboration, our students painted these rocks with empowering messages, and developed relationships with seniors in our community.”
	Amy Perry JFK Middle School
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What is the difference between a "program" and a "grant"?

A GRANT requires educators to design a project which includes out-of-the box thinking while aligning with the SEF mission. Any educator interested should review the Grant Funding Application Process and then contact the Grant Committee at sef.inc.grants@gmail.com if more information is required.

A PROGRAM is a project that has been developed in partnership with the SEF and one or more organizations for the purpose of fulfilling the SEF mission. Any person or organization interested should review the Program Funding Application Process and then contact the Grant Committee at sef.inc.grants@gmail.com if more information is required.

Grant Funding Application Process

Application deadline for the Winter 2025 grant cycle is January 9, 2025. For details, view the Grant Application Timeline.

The application form can be downloaded from this website (link at right). Email completed applications to sef.inc.grants@gmail.com.

Please anticipate confirmation of receipt within one week of submission. All applications will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Applicants may be invited to present their thoughts/reasons for applying for the grant at an SEF Grant Committee meeting or at an SEF Board meeting.

Questions?

Any questions or concerns on the grant process or application can be directed to the Grant Committee at sef.inc.grants@gmail.com (please include “SEF Grant Application Question” in the subject line). Questions are encouraged.

Program Funding Application Process

Applications will be accepted any time of the year. An application form can be downloaded from this website (link at right).

1. Before submitting a program application, the organization requesting the funding submits a letter of intent describing the program to the SEF co-chairs at sef.inc.grants@gmail.com.
2. The SEF co-chairs will respond to the organization regarding whether the project aligns with the mission.
3. If the project aligns with the SEF mission, the organization will then be invited by the SEF chair to complete a Program Funding Application form.
4. The organization completes the program application and emails it to sef.inc.grants@gmail.com.*
5. The organization can anticipate confirmation of receipt within one week of submission of the completed application.*
6. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis.*
7. The Grant Committee will review and determine approval or denial of the project. The committee may recommend a presentation by the applicant to the Executive committee.
8. Formal endorsement by the Executive Committee will be written into the meeting minutes.

Applicants may be invited to present their thoughts/reasons for applying for the grant at an SEF Grant Committee meeting or at an SEF Executive Board meeting.

Questions?

Any questions or concerns on the grant process or application can be directed to the SEF co-chairs at sef.inc.grants@gmail.com (please include “SEF Program Funding Question” in the subject line). Questions are encouraged.

SEF Grant Committee Forms and Procedures

The following forms are used by the SEF Grant Committee members when awarding and evaluating grant applications. Grant Applicants may find them helpful as well:

• GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE
• GRANT AWARD POLICY
• PROGRAM AWARD POLICY
• GRANT COMMITTEE GRANT EVALUATION FORM
• MINI GRANT SCORING RUBRIC
• GRANT COMMITTEE PROGRAM EVALUATION FORM
• GRANT COMMITTEE PROCEDURES
• GRANT COMMITTEE SPRING TIMELINE (template)
• GRANT COMMITTEE FALL TIMELINE (template)
• TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED