Summer Grant Program

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – GRANTS PROGRAM 2018

Summer offers a critical opportunity to close the achievement gap and mitigate the learning loss associated with a lack of access to enrichment programs. With that in mind, the New Bedford Education Foundation (NBEF) is accepting proposals from nonprofit community organizations for summer programs that serve public school students from New Bedford.

NBEF helps New Bedford Public Schools’ students fulfill their potential and enrich their educational experience in the areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) and World Languages. NBEF commits to enhancing each student’s capacity to realize success and fulfillment in the schools and in the community. NBEF supports excellence in New Bedford Public Schools’ programs by providing resources that help make academic and extra-curricular experiences exceptional and transforming.

Proposal Requirements
NBEF seeks to engage many students in innovative, interactive, inter-disciplinary learning programs that provide experiential learning opportunities to New Bedford Public Schools’ students during the summer of 2018. Eligible applicants must demonstrate the degree to which their programs provide learning opportunities, engage city students meaningfully, and track progress toward their goals. Programs representing collaborations between multiple organizations are strongly encouraged. Previously funded applicants are welcome to apply, especially if proposals represent a scaling-up of programs or reach.

To apply, please complete the application online. You will also need to provide a copy of the letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service confirming the 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status of your organization.

Upon completion of your program, an END OF INITIATIVE report must be completed and filed online. Compliance is necessary to create funding eligibility.

Proposal Timeline

Applications are accepted online after February 27, 2018

Application Deadline is midnight March 31, 2018

End of Initiative report (see below) must be filed online by September 28, 2018

You may submit your application online using the form below, or email your application to grants@newbedfordeducationfoundation.org.

Please contact grants@newbedfordeducationfoundation.org with questions.

Online Application End of Initiative Report

Online Application

Organization Name*
Tax Exempt I.D. Number*
Contact Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Program Information
Title of Program*
Project Name*
Brief Description of Program*
Describe the need(s) the program will address*
Describe how the program aligns with the mission of the New Bedford Education Foundation (refer to RFP)*
What group of students will be served by this program?*
What group of students will be served by this program, i.e. Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, Low-Income students, Students receiving special education services (Please list all that apply)
Describe specific activities which will be used to engage these students*
Total number of students to be served*
How many students from New Bedford?*
How many students from New Bedford Public Schools would be served
How many hours?*
How many hours will each student receive during the total program
Partners - Services Provided?*
If you are partnering with another organization, please state what services will be provided
Goal regarding change*
What is your goal regarding change in the participants or the community?
Challenges*
What challenges could inhibit the ability of this program to achieve those goals
Budget / Financial
Prior Grants from NBEF*
State prior grants (amount and dates) received from New Bedford Education Foundation
Percentage of Program Budget*
Percentage of program budget this grant would cover
Cost per student*
Total Program Budget*
Amount Requested*
Other grants received*
Other grants received for this program (state amount received and donor)
Program Expenses*
Cite program expenses, including staff, equipment and supplies, transportation and other

End of Initiative Report

Organization Name*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Program Information
Title of Program*
Contact Name*
First Last
Phone/Email*
Number of NBPS students who benefited*
Amount Awarded*
Please provide financial actuals
List all income sources including from NBEF
List of all expenses incurred
Brief Description of Program*
Learning Goals Achieved
Please give a description of how each goal was achieved
Were there any goals that were not achieved
How will these be achieved in the future
Was the program a success?*
How did you measure program success?*
Why do you feel it was/wasn't a success
Student feedback
What were the best and worst aspects of the program
Would you do the program again. If not why?
Media coverage or form of published acknowledgement
Provide any media coverage or form of published acknowledgement of the New Bedford Education Foundation

Summer Grant Program

Program Information

Budget / Financial