Research & ActionThe BU ConsortiumEducator Learning Grants Program Application Educator Learning Grants Program Application Section 1: Cover PageTitle of ProjectAmount RequestedHave you received a BU Consortium grant in the past?YesNoPlease let us know in which year you received a past BU Consortium grant.Is this proposal for continuing funds for a Consortium-funded project?YesNoDistrictLead Contact Name First Last Lead Contact PositionPlease include grade level, if applicable.Responsibilities of the Lead Contact The Lead Contact is responsible for directing the project and submitting a brief mid-year progress report and a final report. Grantees will be asked to share the project results. The Lead Contact will work with the district’s finance office to access the funds in accordance with district protocol.District Administrator Name First Last District Administrator PositionDistrict Administrator Email Certification of District Administrator Review By checking here, I (Lead Contact) certify that I have reviewed this proposal with the District Administrator named above. He/she endorses the project, recommends it for funding, and will support its implementation. The District Administrator will be copied on all grant correspondence. Additional Applicant InformationSchool Name & Address School Name Address City State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Lead Contact School PhoneLead Contact Personal PhoneLead Contact Email Lead Contact Summer Contact InfoIf different from the aboveAdditional Participating Teacher and/or Administrator Info (if applicable).Please include school, position, and grade level for each additional participant.Participating Wheelock Faculty (if applicable) Section 2: Project Description Answer all questions completely. Please stay within the specified word limit for each section. Be succinct – use bulleted lists as needed for clarity. If applicable, include web links for conference, consultants, etc., so as to provide sufficient information about outside providers and activities. To facilitate your completion of this application, please reference the exemplars provided above. AbstractBriefly summarize your project. (200 word maximum)Project GoalsWhat do you plan to accomplish? Please include goals that address educator and student learning. (200 word maximum)Activities & TimelineDescribe the project activities and timeline of when they will occur. Use a chronological bulleted list. Consider a monthly timeline if applicable to your project. Activities should take place between 7/1/22 and 6/30/23. (500 words maximum)Educator ImpactWhat is the potential impact on educator learning as a result of this project? Be as specific as possible. (200 word maximum)Student ImpactWhat is the potential impact on student learning as a result of this project? Be as specific as possible. (200 word maximum)EvaluationHow will you evaluate whether you have met your project goal(s)? What measures will you use?(200 word maximum)Inclusive PracticesHow does this project promote equity, diversity, and/or inclusion? (200 word maximum)Section 3: Budget Itemize your project expenses in detail in the table below by providing a short description for each applicable line item. The total grant budget may not exceed $5000. Proposals that utilize resources and expertise from Boston University are strongly encouraged. Allowable Expenses Stipends for work outside of the school day/year that directly support professional learning and growth Outside services (ex: consultants) Supplies for professional development Classroom supplies related to project implementation Conference or workshop registration fees Substitute teachers Other costs related to the project (please provide detailed information for expenses) Non-Allowable Expenses College coursework Fees for graduate credit Travel expenses (i.e. transportation, meals, and lodging) Consortium funds cannot be used to cover expenses at other higher education institutions. StipendsPlease list and describe each expense in this category, along with a rationale for their inclusion and a specific dollar amount. One expense per line. Outside ServicesPlease list and describe each expense in this category, along with a rationale for their inclusion and a specific dollar amount. One expense per line. Materials & SuppliesPlease include a description of each expense in this category, along with a rationale for their inclusion and a specific dollar amount. One expense per list item. Conference & Workshop Registration FeesPlease list and describe each expense in this category, along with a rationale for their inclusion and a specific dollar amount. One expense per line. Substitute TeachersPlease list and describe each expense in this category, along with a rationale for their inclusion and a specific dollar amount. One expense per line. Other ExpensesPlease list and describe each expense in this category, along with a rationale for their inclusion and a specific dollar amount. One expense per line. Total Expense Dollar AmountPlease provide us with a total dollar amount representative of all above categories of expenses.Are you able to complete your project if not fully funded?Please describe what changes you would need to make if the full amount of funding is not available.Are other funds/in-kind contributions supporting your project?Please describe.(For example, school or district funds, PTOs, other grant or donation. Examples of this additional support could be use of materials and supplies, space or computers, planning and/or professional development time for teachers, etc.)How will you sustain the project or its impact beyond the funding period?Upload additional materialsPlease upload any additional support materials (e.g., conference brochure, consultant resume, etc.) you wish to include in your application.
