Do you have a great idea about how to spend some East Fund money to help students, teachers, or administrators at Shawnee Mission East? The Fund welcomes proposals from all members of the SME community and encourages students and/or parents to collaborate with SME staff in making requests. A new brochure offers a step-by-step guide to writing grant proposals.
Grant Writing Tips - download this brochure (pdf) for ideas to help you turn your idea into a grant
Online Grant Writing Resources & Tips, directs you to online resources and tips to help write successful grant applications.
Grant Application - download this Word document you can modify to prepare a complete grant application.
The Grant Committee will accept grant requests several times during the current school year:
Applicants are encouraged to be in touch with us if their interest is in a different time frame.
Applications must be legible and contain all required information.
1. Fill out the Application Cover Sheet and Application.
Download the Application Cover Sheet and Application form. This is a standalone Word document that you can use to write your grant application.
2. Completed applications should include the following information:
3. Submit applications one of the following ways:
Electronically, via e-mail to Julie Sykes, Grant Committee Chair, at juliesykes48@gmail.com. A return reply will be e-mailed to you upon receipt of your application.
OR
Via hard copy (print document) to The East Fund box located in the Main Office at Shawnee Mission East.
Questions? Contact:
Julie Sykes at 913-677-9415 or juliesykes49@gmail.com.
All applicants will be notified of East Fund decisions within three (3) weeks of the application submission deadline.
Download the Application Cover Sheet and Application form. This is a standalone Word document that you can use to write your grant application.
Additional Information about the Grant Process.
Updated 6/24/08