Who is eligible to apply?
Any educator within the North Gwinnett cluster schools.
Any parent or community member within the North Gwinnett cluster schools.
All applications must be approved by respective local school principals.
What can be applied for?
Educational programs and equipment that directly benefit classroom instruction within any of the North Gwinnett cluster schools.
Where do the funds come from?
Individual and corporate contributions to the NGSF and as a result of the annual Big T’ Do dinner/auction fundraiser held in October.
How are funds dispersed?
Once annual net proceeds are determined from the fundraiser and donations, $30,000 or 50% of funds raised, whichever is greater, is allocated for grants. The remainder is deposited into an endowment fund.
An allocations committee is appointed and tasked with determining distribution of funds according to the most direct classroom benefit and greatest number of students affected.
We’re building a great Foundation.....
Since 2001, more than $385,429.49 have been awarded in grants that go directly into our classrooms. One of our major fund items has been the Advanced Placement initiative, resulting in vertical teams in the core areas (K-12). These teams have provided opportunities to form curriculum alignment, common language and collaborative relationships among teachers at all levels.
Applications are due at the end of September and are awarded in November.