The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is pleased to announce the official start of the 2007-2008 Building Blocks for Success grant program. This grant program, now in its tenth year, is open to Sarasota County School District educators. Grants of up to $1200 (limit one to an applicant per year) are awarded for use in the first semester. Proposals should be guided by the district NeXt Generation Learning strategic plan.

Three types of Building Blocks for Success grant opportunities are available:
Applications for this grant are not available at this time.

1) Building Blocks for Success grants for teachers that implement innovative teaching techniques in the classroom. Open to instructional staff. (Use the General Building Blocks for Success application set).

2) Building Blocks for Success grants for student learning projects that foster business and financial literacy. Open to instructional staff. (Use the General Building Blocks for Success application set).

3) Building Blocks for Success grants for professional or leadership development. Open to instructional staff, principals, program specialists, and district administrators. (Use the Washington Mutual (WAMU) Building Blocks for Success application set).

Educators should download and review the entire 10-page application set pertaining to the type of Building Blocks grant desired, which includes:

· Submission guidelines (1 page)
· Grant Application Contract (1 page)
· Grant Proposal Application (4 pages)
· Technology guidelines and addendum (2 pages)
· Tips for Success (2 pages)

The GAF form must be completed and submitted to the Grants Department located in the Landings complex (Blue awning building) prior to the grant submission deadline.

The Education Foundation is open and available to answer questions over the summer months. For more information concerning a Building Blocks for Success grant proposal project idea, e-mail Chris Brown, Program & Events Director, at: chris_brown@sarasota.k12.fl.us

• Selby Building Blocks for Success - funds innovative student learning and classroom projects. Made possible through a grant awarded to the Education Foundation from the William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation.

• Julius Brandenburg Legacy Building Blocks for Success – funds innovative student learning projects that increase business and financial literacy. As a legacy for Mr. Brandenburg’s financial acumen, these grants help prepare students to achieve in today’s global marketplace.

• Washington Mutual (WAMU) Building Blocks for Success – funds innovative professional/leadership development opportunities for teachers, administration and education specialists. Made possible through the generosity of Washington Mutual.

• 2003-2007 
   BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS CLASSROOM GRANT AWARDS

GAF
The school district requires that a grant application form (GAF) be filed with the district Research, Assessment and Evaluation Office for each grant application submitted.
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Print or download
General Application Set
as a Word, or PDF
Applications for this grant are not available at this time.

Summary Report
Report due January 31, 2008

Print or download
WAMU Application Set
 as a Word, or PDF
Applications for this grant are not available at this time.

Summary Report WAMU
Report due January 31, 2008