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The Application Process Explained

The WGSD Foundation will not be doing a grant cycle for 2020-21 and instead will be fundraising for the district to support COVID-19 related expenses.
Grants are available to any Teacher, Staff, Faculty, Parent or Student of the Webster Groves School District. It is required to have a Principal and/or Teacher as the contact person involved in any grant application.    Questions?  Email Us!

APPLICATION STEPS

  • STEP 1:  Complete the   preliminary application online
  • STEP 2: Review feedback from Foundation concerning preliminary application
  • STEP 3: Complete online grant application (major grant / mini grant)
  • STEP 4: Funding decision made by WGSDF Grants Committee and Board
  • STEP 5: Check presentation with administration
  • STEP 6: Implement awarded grant!

IMPORTANT DATES

  • September 4th : Grant Workshop to ask questions and discuss grant ideas with WGSDF Grant Committee - WGSD Service Center - 3:30pm - 5:00 pm
  •  October 7 or Before: All  Preliminary Grant Questionnaires  due  
  • November 20th: All  grant applications due (mini and major)
  •  ​End of January : Grants reviewed 
  • February: Grants awarded

EXAMPLES OF PAST APPLICATIONS

Below are examples of grant applications that have been awarded in previous years.

PRELIMINARY SCREENING

The preliminary application is a required first step in  the grant application process. The purpose is to share your idea in a brief format and confirm your  idea is a good fit for your school community and fits the WGSD Foundation's grant rubric.

Mini Grant Application

If you are applying for a grant up to $1,000 you will need to fill out an online mini grant application.  To review the grant application questions prior to applying please click here.

Major Grants

If you are applying for a grant up to $1,001-$15,000 you will need to fill out an  online major grant application.  To review the grant application questions prior to applying please click here.

DOWNLOAD BUDGET TEMPLATE

Download and complete the required excel file below  for the grant budget.  Create the grant budget BEFORE starting the online grant application  as the file will need to be uploaded.
budget_template.xlsx
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