Property of the AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation. Not to be repurposed without expressed permission. Revised September 2007. 1

AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation

Grant Program Description

Property of the AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation. Not to be repurposed without expressed permission. Revised September 2007. 1

A Grant Program to foster community pride and ownership in AdlaiE.StevensonHigh School in Lincolnshire, Illinoisthrough the:

1) Promotion of communication between the community and school district;

2) Expansion of curricular and co-curricular opportunities;

3) Enhancement of the facilities of the school and campus; and

4) Facilitation of community access to the Stevenson campus and resources.

SUMMARY

The Stevenson High School Grant Program is anannual grant program of the Stevenson High SchoolCommunity Foundation located in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

The purpose of our grants is to provide financial assistance to individuals or organizations that support the goals of the Stevenson High School Community Foundation and foster community pride and ownership in StevensonHigh School.

Grants are awarded on an annual basis and total up to $1,000.00 per annum for any single award, except where special circumstances apply.

Grants are not automatically renewable, however prior recipients are eligible to apply annually.

BACKGROUND

The Stevenson High School Community Foundation Grant Program was established by the Stevenson High School Foundation to augment its yearly programs and events. The Stevenson High School Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 by a group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the Stevenson community.

The Stevenson High School Community Foundation strives to fulfill the following vision:

  • StevensonHigh School is an exemplary learning community with a long tradition of excellence built upon a foundation (commitment to) of continuous improvement and life-long learning for students and adults.
  • The Stevenson High School Community Foundation seeks to model these behaviors as it strives for excellence in its activities and best practices in its organizational structures and strategies.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR GRANTS?

In order to be eligible, applicants must be currentresidents of the Chicagoland area in Illinois, or their organizations must serve the StevensonHigh School community.

Employees of StevensonHigh Schoolor members of the StevensonHigh School organization are eligible for grant receipt.

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIAFOR SELECTION?

  • Applicants must complete our standard Stevenson High School Grant Application Form – forms must be submitted to the Stevenson High SchoolCommunity Foundation Grant Allocation Committee by one of its two annual grant application deadlines; October 31 and March 27.
  • Applicants must demonstrate that the use of Grant monies will help support the mission and values of the Stevenson High SchoolCommunity Foundation and StevensonHigh School.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants cannot receive other monies from Stevenson High SchoolCommunity Foundation.
  • Applicants must have exemplary character, leadership, passion and strong desire to achieve Stevenson High School Community Foundation goals.
  • All awards will be made without regard to race,creed, color, religion, national origin or sexualorientation and will be consistent with applicable local, state and Federal laws.
  • Indication that the StevensonHigh School grant is important for the pursuit of Applicant’s goals.

WHAT ARE THE AWARD CONDITIONS?

  • Applicants must accuratelycomplete and signthe Stevenson High School Community Grant Program Application Form and follow all submission requirements as identified in this document.
  • If a grant recipient withdraws from the grant program or any portion of the grant award remains unspent for one hundred eighty days (180)daysafter the award was granted, the award will be cancelled and the unspent portion will be returned to the Stevenson High School Community Foundation.
  • If the Stevenson High School Community Foundation, for any reason, decides that the grant recipient is ineligible, post award, the award will be cancelled and the unspent portion will be returned to the Stevenson High School Foundation.Grants will be awarded on an annual basis and will total no more than $1,000 per annum, except where special circumstances apply.
  • Grant recipients must report how monies were used and benefits derived within 45 days after funds are expended.
  • Grant recipients must also write a short narrative description of the event for possible publication by the Stevenson High School Foundation.
  • Grant recipients are asked to recognize the Stevenson High School Community Foundation on all printed materials.

HOW WILL GRANT AWARD

PAYMENTS BE MADE?

  • Award payments will be made by check from the Stevenson High School Community Foundation to the individual or organizational recipient. Paymentsmay be applied only for the purposes agreed between the recipient and the Stevenson High School Community Foundation Grant Allocation Committee.
  • Awards are subject to state and federal incometax guidelines and are the responsibility of the grant recipient.

HOW DO I APPLY?

  • Complete and sign the Stevenson High School Grant Program Application Form whichaccompanies this information and return it to the Stevenson High School Foundation Grant Allocation Committee.
  • Applicants must submit a grant application at one of two grant application annual deadlines; October 31 and March 31. Applicants will be notified by phone or electronic mail within 30 days of the annual deadline.
  • If you are a corporation or not-for-profit institution, you must supply a copy of your registration with the State of Illinois or state where incorporated or registered.
  • Failure to submit a complete copy of all pages of the Grant Application Form or other requested information will result in anincomplete application that will not be consideredfor a grant.
  • The applicant is responsible for the timely submissionof all materials to the Stevenson High School Community Foundation.

AWARD NOTIFICATION

All information must be received by the Stevenson High School Community Foundation Grant Allocation Committeeby one of the two annual grant deadlines; October 31 and March 27. Applicants may only submit one application per annum.

Notification will be made by telephone or electronic mail within 30 days following the grant application deadline.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you need additional information or materials orhave questions about completing your applicationplease contact:

AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation

Grant Allocation Committee

c/o AdlaiE.StevensonHigh School

1 Stevenson Drive
Lincolnshire, IL60069

Phone: 847-415-4121

Email address:

Property of the AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation. Not to be repurposed without expressed permission. Revised September 2007. 1

AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation Grant Program

Application Form

The mission of the Adlai E. Stevenson High School Community Foundation is to foster community pride and ownership in the school by offering financial support for programs which:

1) Promote communication between the community and school district;

2) Expand curricular and co-curricular opportunities;

3) Enhancethe facilities of the school and campus; and

4) Facilitate community access to the Stevenson campus and resources.

The Foundation, formed by a group of community volunteers in 1993, provides financial assistance to individuals or organizations that support the mission of the Stevenson High School Community Foundation and foster community pride and ownership in StevensonHigh School.

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If not affiliated with StevensonHigh School please complete section A.

If affiliated with Stevenson High School please begin application with section B.

All requestors must complete section C in its entirety to be eligible.

Section A (if NOT affiliated with StevensonHigh School)

Name of Organization:
Contact person/title:
Address:
City/state/zip:
Telephone:
Alternative phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Website:

Section B (If affiliated with StevensonHigh School)

Contact person:
Name of department:
Extension/voicemail:
Alternative phone:
E-mail:

Section C (Must be completed in its entirety by all requestors to be eligible)

Date of application (mm/dd/yy):
Project title:
Project Description (please provide a short paragraph describing mission or vision of your project):
Projected date(s) of program:
Previous Stevenson High School Foundation Grant(s) applied for and if granted the amount(s) and year(s) awarded (if applicable):
Describe your proposal for a StevensonHigh School Foundation Grant (attach additional pages if needed):
Explain how your proposal will meet the StevensonHigh School Foundation mission:
Indicate total amount requested from the StevensonHigh School Foundation (in dollars): / $
Total budget needed to complete this project (with or without grant monies): / $
How much of this budget has already been raised (or will raised by project/event time)? / $
What are your plans to raise the difference (if any)?
Detailed explanation of how the StevensonHigh School Foundation donation will be expended.
If any portion of this grant will be spent on 3rd party providers, other than recipients of the event/project, please specify name of party(ies) and contact information for 3rd parties.
Are there any issues, risks or other requirements that should be identified at this time?
Is this a one time grant request or recurring need?

I certify that my application and accompanying materials are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that if any part of my application is determined to be untrue or incorrect that my application will be ineligible for grant consideration. If a grant is awarded, I acknowledge that I, and the organization that I represent, will meet the required guidelines, deadlines, conditions and requirements as stipulated in this application and in the Adlai E. Stevenson High School Community Foundation Grant Program Description.

Signature: ______Date: ______

NOTE: Recipients will be asked to present a brief written report on the results of the project and how grant monies were spent. In addition, a brief description of the program/event will be required for possible publication on the StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation web site, High School newspaper or newsletters. These written reports and brief description will become the property of the StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation.

Grant recipients are also asked to recognize the Stevenson High School Community Foundation on all printed materials, programs, advertisements etc. The Foundation Logo is available upon request.

Property of the AdlaiE.StevensonHigh SchoolCommunity Foundation. Not to be repurposed without expressed permission. Revised September 2007. 1