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Olympic gold medalist, educator and mental health activist Samantha Arsenault Livingstone shared her inspirational story with Wakefield students and parents at Landrigan Field in October 2021.
Teachers, aides, librarians, department heads, principals, assistant principals, PTO presidents…
All grant requests, which contain a project narrative and budget break down, must be approved by building or district leadership prior to submission.
Key components of the application include:
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Briefly describe the project you are proposing. Describe the educational need that this project addresses, linking it to the educational standards and priorities of the Wakefield Public Schools. Highlight any key milestones and describe the overall timeline for the project.
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
What specifically do you hope to accomplish as a result of this project? How will you know if the project is successful?
ROLES & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PARTICIPANTS
Who will carry out this project? What are their qualifications for these roles?
Total Funds Requested with Budgetary Breakdown
Total funds requested should be reinforced by a budgetary breakdown that clarifies costs associated with the following:
Purchased services
Supplies/materials
Books/software/subscriptions
Printing
Shipping & delivery
Other
Please be prepared to explain the basis of your computations.
NOTE: WEF generally does not support grants for professional development or technology/equipment, as those purchases are coordinated through the district.
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The 2024-2025 grant application period is now closed.
The next grant cycle will begin in October, 2025. We will reach out to school principals and administrators in advance of the application period.