OAVSNP Transition Improvement Program (TIP) Grant 2016 - 2017
Grant Information
What is the purpose of OAVSNP Transition Improvement Grant Program?
OAVSNP supports excellence and creativity of transition providers for adolescents and young adults with disabilities in the State of Oregon. By acquiring and distributing resources, OAVSNP’s goal is to enhance and supplement transition-related programs and provide additional educational opportunities for students with disabilities. TIP grant applications are evaluated on specific criteria including how well the project or activity meets these goals to:
- Promote positive post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities.
- Encourage partnerships between schools and the community by serving as a vehicle for individuals and organizations to share resources intended to enhance transition-related services within the schools and communities. (Applicants indicating an effort to provide matching funds will be given special consideration.)
- Contribute to continued long-term program development impacting students with disabilities beyond just one academic year.
Who may apply for funds?
School or District employees may submit grant applications to the OAVSNP Board to serve the transition needs of youth with disabilities in their school or district. School district employees who are OAVSNP Board members will not be allowed to participate in the proposal review process and funding decisions.
What are the funding limits?
The Board of OAVSNP will award requests from $200 and up to $1,000. OAVSNP may fund multiple awards but will not exceed a total amount of $5,000 for the 2016-2017 school year. The number of grants awarded will be dependent on the quality and intent of the grants submitted.
What is the application process?
Respond to all the items listed onthe Grant Application. Concise, clear responses are best. Letters of support are encouraged and will not count in the page limit. Submit the application electronically to:
Jackie Burr, OAVSNP Board Member, at:
When must the applications be submitted?
Deadlines for grant applications is 5:00 PM on or before June 15th. The funding period is for one year from the date of the award.
When will applicants be notified?
Applicants will be contacted by email in mid July. Successful applicants will receive information on use of funds, evaluation reports, and other requirements. A grant agreement form must be completed before funds can be disbursed.
If you have questions contact Jackie Burr
Email:
Phone: 503-258-7728
OAVSNP Transition Improvement Program
Grant Application
Name of Applicant(s)
School/District with Address: ______
Applicant’s email:______
Applicants work phone: ______Applicants Summer phone contact: ______
Amount Requested______Date: ______
Please give a one sentence description of your project.
- Overview - Briefly describe your project highlighting the goals, major activities, and intended student outcomes.
- Alignments to the goals of the TIP Grant fund - Explain how this project enhances excellence in the OAVSNP TIP Grant.
- Number served - Indicate the number of students benefiting from this project in the upcoming school year and beyond.
- Timeline - Indicate the general dates, and give a brief explanation of the steps planned to bring the project to completion.
- Budget -
Item / Number of items / Total Cost / Use
6. Obligation – GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST REPORT HOW THE GRANT FACILITATED TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AT OAVSNP CONFERENCE IN 2017 WITH A 3-5 MINUTE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION.
7. Evaluation and dissemination - Explain how the success of the project will be measured and reported at the OAVSNP Conference.
8. Administrator’s signature indicates support for attendance at the OAVSNP Conference.
Administrator Signature: ______Date: ______