1) CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNDED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
a.   The activity provides a very stimulating and educational experience for the group or individual.

b.   The activity should be academically related.

c.   The activity must be one where other funds are not immediately available.

d.   The activity must have potential value for enriching the lives of other students in the district if others were to attend/participate in the future.

2)  OTHER CHARACTERISTICS THAT ARE CONSIDERED:

a.   The activity should be co-sponsored by the Gary Educational Development Foundation, Inc., the Gary Community School Corporation, and/or other agencies.

b.   The applicant should be an active participant in a national, local, or international program designed to promote academic achievement, leadership potential, or human relations.

3)  RESTRICTIONS ON GRANT FUNDS FOR ACTIVITIES:

a.   A grant is expected to pay only a limited part of the total cost of participation in an activity.  It should be considered as a supplement to funds from other sources.

b.   Requests for grant funding should be submitted at least four (4) weeks before the event/activity is scheduled to take place.

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RETURN COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATIONS TO:
Gary Educational Development Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Delphia Shelton, Grant Review Committee Chairman  

P.O. Box 641257 | Gary, IN 46401-1257

OR FAX TO: (219) 886-6572 ATTN: Grant Review Committee