2023 Shelter Island Educational Foundation Grant Program – New York

The Shelter Island Educational Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Individual and Institutional Grant Program.

Donor Name: Shelter Island Educational Foundation

State: New York

Town: Shelter Island

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 04/16/2023

Size of the Grant: $2,000

Details:

Mission

The mission of the Foundation is to pursue, create, and provide excellent educational opportunities that enhance, inspire, and broaden the horizons of their children and the community. The Foundation seeks to go beyond the boundaries of local school district budgetary obligations and geographic isolation, augmenting the resources of individual teachers, family and community and nourishing their unique island heritage.

Types of Projects

• Institutional Projects
  • If the project cost exceeds the amount for which the application is made, the applicant must assure the Grants Committee that the additional funds required for the project have been encumbered:
    • The application must be made by, or on behalf of, a tax-exempt institution for the benefit of a specific group of children, e.g., grades pre-K to grade 12, pre-school, etc.
    • The described project must provide the children in the defined group with the opportunity for growth in terms of their mission statement and the general principles stated above.
    • The project should benefit a group, as a whole, rather than any particular member of a group.
  • Grants may be made for institutional equipment that has been approved by the institution. Grants may be contingent on the requesting institution providing matching funds.
• Individual Projects
  • The Foundation does not support individual applications for the same program more than twice. Payments will be made directly to the program provider.
    • Applications will be judged, to a substantial extent, on the applicant’s personal characteristics (e.g., enthusiasm and sincerity), as well as the suitability of the project to the applicant and seriousness of its purpose. Therefore, the applicant’s response to how he/she will benefit from the project will be a significant factor in the selection process.
    • Applications must be made by, or on behalf of, children from pre-school to 12th grade.
    • In the case of a pre-school applicant, the primary criteria will be the extent to which the proposal will benefit the pre-school child in his/her future growth as an individual.
    • Successful applicants must return an evaluation of their experience to the Shelter Island Educational Foundation within three weeks of completion of the project.
    • Participants are also responsible for a presentation at the Grants Award Celebration and Annual Meeting of the Foundation in Fall 2023.

Funding Information

• Institutional Projects
  • Grants will be limited to a maximum of $2,000 each, and payments will be made directly to the provider.
• Individual Projects
  • Grants will be limited to a maximum of $2,000 each.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Foundation will award grants to not-for-profit institutions and to individuals such as teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community members who are applying on behalf of the students (PreK 3-12 grades) in the areas of technology, environmental studies, the arts and humanities, professional development, sports, scholarship, citizenship, and career and personal development. The funding will be made directly to the institution providing the service.
• Applicants must be year-round Shelter Island residents
• Incomplete and invalid applications will not be considered
• Applications should be as concise as possible and supporting documentation limited. A member of the Grants Committee may contact the applicant if additional information is required
• In judging applications, preference will be given to those who apply for off-Island experiences that, in the opinion of the Grants Committee, offer the most challenging and creative possibilities
• Projects must provide, or make possible, educational experiences beyond those available in the normal school curriculum and funded by the school budget, which will inspire the participants and enrich their futures. Education is defined here as academic enrichment and improvement. It includes the development of the ability to express oneself, to develop social awareness, and to problem solve:
  • The Foundation will not consider funding for transportation for institutional or individual grants
  • The Foundation will not consider funding for salaries for those delivering a program
  • The Foundation does not fund ongoing school tuition
  • The Foundation will not allocate funds for faculty
  • The Foundation will not accept applications that are incomplete or unsigned
  • Students who benefit from Foundation grants need to be full time residents of Shelter Island
  • Designated gifts may be allocated outside of the guidelines according to the wishes of the donor
  • Grants are subject to approval by the Board.

For more information, visit SIEF.