Fund-A-Need

Propose a Grant

As a staff member of Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) or of a Community Learning Center, you are invited to submit a proposal for a project for students that school funds will not cover. The idea, which can be a collaboration with a community organization, will be posted online on the Foundation's Website. Citizens can browse proposals online and make a tax deductible donation to fully or partially fund a proposal.

Fourteen percent will be added to your proposal for the Foundation to support this program which includes website management, marketing, photo development, donor appreciation, and general office support.

When a proposal is funded, teachers will be contacted by the Foundation's Donor Relations Coordinator. At the conclusion of the project, teachers are asked to submit photos and a thank you letter that will be passed along to the donor. Pictures and thank you materials may be used for Foundation administrative and marketing purposes. LPS will retain ownership of non-consumable materials. All purchases must meet LPS criteria. No funds can be used to serve any political purpose.

Fund-A-Need FAQ

Propose a Grant

Contact Information
Name:
Title:
School:
E-Mail Address:
Confirm E-Mail Address:

Grant Information
Grant Title:
Amount Requested: $ 
Deadline: (maximum of 1 calendar year)  (Format example: 1/1/2012)
This grant has no deadline. (Please leave above date field blank)
Description:
The description portion of the proposal should include:
  1. A description of the proposed program that includes clear indication as to how the proposed program or materials will enhance and enrich the underlying educational program provided by the district.
  2. Information as to how many students will be involved in the program.
  3. If applicable, how student leadership, character, community involvement, respect for others and other life skills are to be developed as part of the proposed program.
  4. Information as to other known sources of funding available to underwrite a portion of the cost of the proposed program.
  5. The plan for evaluating the success of the proposed program, to include the type of data that will be gathered throughout the program.
Budget Details:
The budget detail portion of the proposal should include the cost of:
  1. Equipment that will be needed.
  2. Supplies that will be needed.
  3. Other items required to support the proposed program.
Discipline Area(s):
Art/Music/Theater
Athletic
Business
Family/Consumer Science
Gifted
Health/Physical Education
Industrial Technology
Library/Media
Literature/Writing/Speaking
Math
Science
Social Studies
Special Needs
Technology
Other
 
Grade Level(s) Impacted:
K-5
6-8
9-12
Pre-K

Please click the Submit Grant Application button only once. The process to submit the application may take a few seconds to complete.