AYA Grant Summary

AYA raises funds to support educational enrichment projects/programs in areas such as Music, Performing Arts, Arts and Culture, Literacy, Science, Math, Technology, and Recreation & Sports. We support opportunities for student success by providing funds for field trips, classroom projects, enrichment activities and other creative approaches that support student learning. Grants are available to teachers to support and benefit students.

Applicants are encouraged to collaborate when submitting an application. AYA does not expect to fully fund proposed activities and all forms of revenues and donations toward projects are considered when applications are evaluated. Both the applicant(s) and their principal are notified of our funding decisions.

$7,358 Funded

2015-2016

Grants Funded: 15

Schools: 13

Teachers: 32

Students: 867

$11,963 Funded

2014-2015

Grants Funded: 24

Schools: 14

Teachers: 40

Students: 1,715

$24,077 Funded

2013-2014

Grants Funded: 43

Schools: 23

Teachers: 170

Students: 5,971

$22,979 Funded

2012-2013

Grants Funded: 48

Schools: 25

Teachers: 103

Students: 4,766

$23,866 Funded

2011-2012

Grants Funded: 50

Schools: 24

Teachers: 139

Students: 5,195

$21,234 Funded

2010-2011

Grants Funded: 45

Schools: 27

Teachers: 135

Students: 5,009

$9,123 Funded

2009-2010

Grants Funded: 20

Schools: 14

Teachers: 54

Students: 2,161

$12,459 Funded

2008-2009

Grants Funded: 26

Schools: 15

Teachers: 109

Students: 2,405

A Grant Report must be submitted to the foundation upon completion of all projects (including field trips). Teachers are not eligible for future funding if a report has not been submitted. Report Guidelines are provided by the foundation.

Grant applications are only accepted through an online application process
The foundation will acknowledge receipt of all applications received. You may request a copy of the application questions to assist you in preparing your application. Please direct your request and any questions regarding the AYA Grant Program to: info@a4ya.org

Grants are awarded in amounts up to $500

To apply for a grant you must complete the AYA Grant Application online.

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AYA Grant Application Review Information

There is only one (1) cycle for accepting grant applications during the school year. The foundation’s goal is to award at least one grant per school. Applicants can only receive one award per school year.

Evaluation Criteria

The following evaluation criteria and weights will be used by reviewers to form recommendations:

Program/Project Narrative (45 points total)
Student Impact – How students will benefit alignment with Common Core Standards (25 points total)
Evaluation – How goals will be measured and what will be done with the results (20 points total)
- General information (5 points)
- Description of the program/project and activities (20 points)
- Goals, objectives and outcomes (20 points)

Ability to complete the project’s proposed goals judged by the reasonableness of the work plan and budget, including cost sharing and leverage. (10 Points Total)

A rubric is used to rate the applications. Applications must receive a minimum of 80 points total to be considered for funding. Click here for a copy of the rating rubric.

Application Review Process

Review Panel

The review panel consists of the AYA Board and at least one (1) Peer reviewer (volunteer teacher). The panel members receive blind copies of the proposal narrative of each grant submitted. Proposals are reviewed on the appropriateness of the project in meeting the foundation’s mission and vision, completeness, conformity to application requirements and overall eligibility. Reviewers rate the proposals using a rubric based on the evaluation criteria, including their own comments regarding the proposals. Each reviewer makes funding recommendations to the foundation Board based upon their reviews.

AYA Board Members

AYA board members receive summaries of the ratings, comments and recommendations of each proposal submitted. AYA Board members deliberate on the proposal recommendations and make funding decisions. Throughout this process, all members of the Board and volunteer reviewers follow conflict-of-interest rules to assure fair and equal treatment of every application.

Award Notification

Award Notification

Grants are contingent upon available funds. Grant applicants are notified within 2 weeks of the foundation’s decision, per the posted application schedule. A contract is required with all awards, with applicable terms and conditions.

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