{"id":4245,"date":"2021-09-13T19:03:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T19:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/?p=4245"},"modified":"2021-09-14T15:32:38","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T15:32:38","slug":"safe-schools-rfp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/safe-schools-rfp\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications for 2021-22 Safe Schools Endeavor grants available"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deadline to Submit Proposals for Funding Consideration is Friday, Nov. 5<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>WATERTOWN \u2014 <\/b>The Safe Schools Endeavor, in partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, is pleased to announce applications for 2021-2022 funding are now available. All schools in Jefferson and Lewis counties are eligible and encouraged to seek grant funding for projects, programs, and initiatives that seek to strengthen school safety and improve student and campus culture.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>School officials and representatives should complete applications no later than Friday, Nov. 5<\/b>. All applications must be completed through the Community Foundation\u2019s online Grant Lifecycle Manager, which may be accessed at nnycf.org\/grants<\/b><\/a>. Grant awards will be determined in December and applicants will be notified with a funding decision in January.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Since 2018, nearly $46,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 15 schools across the two counties. Public and private schools are welcome to apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Grants are made possible thanks to the generous gifts of many individuals and businesses in Jefferson and Lewis counties who support the Safe Schools Endeavor and its mission to help keep all children safe while they are at school.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Safe Schools Endeavor will consider applications submitted by students, teachers, faculty, staff, and parents. Any individual or group with an idea to improve safety within their Jefferson or Lewis County school should discuss the concept with their respective school administrator to gather their support. Proposals that are student-led or involve close collaboration with students may receive additional weight as funding is considered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe are grateful to the many businesses and individuals who have made gifts in support of this initiative, and we appreciate how their continued support has enabled us to invite schools to again share their best proposals and apply for funding,\u201d said Erika Flint, Steering Committee chairwoman. \u201cOur communities are united in their view that school safety is a shared responsibility. We are especially encouraged by student-led safety initiatives and look forward to seeing thoughtful input from current students.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Proposals can include student or parent programming, equipment, faculty and staff training, or anything else that an individual or group within the school community believes would enhance the overall safety of the school and its members.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Safe Schools Endeavor stresses awareness, empowerment, and action within school communities, and grant proposals will be evaluated based upon the degree to which they embody these desired outcomes. A scoring rubric is also available for review at bit.ly\/sserubric<\/b><\/a>. Contact Erika Flin<\/b>t at eflint@fdrhpo.org<\/b><\/a>, with any application questions.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Individuals and groups may request any amount, but typical grants will fall in the range of $1,000 to $2,500. All projects or programs must begin or occur in the 2021-2022 school year and be supported by the respective school district. Funding for programs or projects that have already occurred are not eligible as the Safe Schools Endeavor is not a source for reimbursement of expenses.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>To stay informed about the Safe Schools Endeavor and its progress in our schools, like it on Facebook at Facebook.com\/SafeSchoolsEndeavor<\/b><\/a> and follow it in Instagram at Instagram.com\/safeschoolsendeavor<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Jeff-Lewis BOCES Superintendent Stephen Todd, who serves on the Safe Schools Endeavor Committee, has called the endeavor a \u201cgame-changer\u201d because \u201cit\u2019s all about empowerment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>In 2018 and 2019, 26 projects were awarded grant funding totaling $45,698. Schools and projects receiving support have included:<\/p>\n