{"id":6783,"date":"2024-09-12T20:44:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/?p=6783"},"modified":"2024-09-12T20:44:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:44:09","slug":"safe-schools-2024-rfp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/safe-schools-2024-rfp\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Schools Endeavor Seeks Grant Proposals from Jefferson, Lewis Schools for 2024-2025 Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deadline to Submit Proposals for Funding Consideration is Friday, Nov. 1<\/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 that applications for 2024-2025 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 \u00a0 <\/span><\/span>School officials and representatives should complete applications no later than Friday, Nov. 1<\/b>. All <\/span>applications must be completed through the Community Foundation\u2019s online Grant Lifecycle Manager, which may be accessed at bit.ly\/grant-portal<\/strong><\/a>. Grant awards will be determined in December and applicants will be notified with a funding decision no later than early January.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Since 2018, nearly $102,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 16 school districts across the two counties to support 55 projects. Public and private schools are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Grants are made possible thanks to the generous gifts of many individuals, businesses, and organizations 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>\u201cWe are very grateful that this effort has been embraced by donors and area school districts. It is an important partnership that has most certainly made our schools and our students safer and more secure,\u201d said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. \u201cHelping keep our children safe requires the efforts of many, and as long as there is a need, I\u2019m hopeful there will be resources to help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\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.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWhile it is heartbreaking to continue to read the headlines of tragedies happening in schools across the country, we could not be more grateful for the generosity of our donors who join us in our effort to make our local schools as safe as possible,\u201d Safe Schools Endeavor Steering Committee Chair <\/span>Erika Flint<\/b> said. \u201cIn addition to the local businesses, organizations, and individuals who so kindly give, we thank our school districts for their implementation of such meaningful projects. I am humbled by the administrations and teachers in our Jefferson and Lewis County schools who care so much and work so hard to ensure the safety of our children.\u201d<\/span><\/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>. Email Mrs. Flint 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 2024-2025 school year with support from 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<\/strong><\/a> and follow it in Instagram at Instagram.com\/safeschoolsendeavor<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>For the 2023-2024 school year, 13 projects were awarded grant funding totaling nearly $24,000. Schools and projects receiving support were:<\/p>\n