Q.        Do I need to appear in person to request funds

A.        The PEF does not require anyone to appear before the Board.  However, if you feel your grant request needs further explanation or clarification, you may want to schedule time before the Board or contact a member of the Board to answer any expected questions

Q.        Does the PEF fund independent projects?

A.        Only if the materials can be used by other students or will have a lasting benefit to students.

Q.        Does the PEF fund after school or sports programs?

  A.        We will review grants to fund equipment or reusable materials that have a lasting benefit.

Q.        What categories of programs or materials does the PEF fund?

A.        We fund athletic, academic, cultural, artistic, and school-sponsored extra-curricular programs and materials that enhance or enrich students’ experiences at Parker and that are not provided for in the regular curriculum budget.

Q.        Does the PEF fund expenses related to after school club tournaments or competitions?

A.        The PEF will review grants requesting a portion of the funds necessary for clubs to register and travel to competitions and tournaments.

Q.        Is the number of students that will benefit from the grant an important consideration?

A.        Yes, the PEF looks at the number of students who will benefit in the short-term as well as how the grant will enrich the broader Parker community.

Q.        Do I need to submit three quotes?

A.        The PEF expects applicants to research and provide competitive pricing.          

Q.        Will the PEF fund grants for materials or programs where expenses already have been incurred?

A.        No.

Q.        Will the PEF consider grants that require funding in between PEF grant cycles?

A.        On a limited basis, the PEF will review grants submitted outside the regular grant cycle, if an opportunity arises to enhance students’ experiences.  As always, the grant request must be reviewed and signed by the principal.

 

You must notify the PEF Chair, Mary Feeley, mefeeley@charter.net by email of the timing and need for the “out of cycle” grant request. The PEF Chair will notify the PEF Board members via email and request a vote. The PEF will not accept grant requests if the funding has been committed prior to PEF review.

 

Q.        How do I know if my grant application is scheduled for review?

 

A.        Notify the grant administrator when you submit a grant. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the grant is signed by Teri and submitted in the PEF mailbox by the grant due date.