2012-2013 Grants Cycle

In soliciting grant proposals, UFREF looks for those applications that propose novel programs which are aligned best with our mission and values and have the potential to positively impact students. Staff and affiliated groups from all Upper Freehold schools, grade levels, and curriculum areas are encouraged to apply.

Ready to turn your idea into reality? Click here for our Grant Application form (coming soon), which includes guidelines and instructions for submitting your idea. Also, feel free to take a look at these winning grant applications from past grant cycles. These may assist you in completing your application…

Introduction to the Grant Process

We are pleased to announce the opening of our 2012-2013 Grants Cycle, which marks the entrance into our fifth full year of operation.

As noted as part of the Spring 2011 Grants cycle, grant applications will be accepted ONLY in electronic format. Grant applicants are asked to submit their requests to ufref@yahoo.com, with all appropriate attachments and signatures, no later than TBD. Guidelines for Submitting a Grant Application accompanies this Introduction and includes instructions on completing the Grant Application and the Grant Application form itself. Announcements of grant awards will be made on May 1, 2012, which allow Grant Recipients to immediately implement their ideas with the opening of the new 2012-2013 school year. In soliciting grant proposals, UFREF looks for those applications that propose novel programs which are aligned best with our mission and values and have the potential to positively impact students. Staff and affiliated groups from all Upper Freehold schools, grade levels, and curriculum areas are encouraged to apply.

UFREF has awarded in excess of $145,000 in the past five years (which includes approximately $79,000 in targeted donations received in connection with the Robotics Club and “Bridging the Gap” initiative), which has served to benefit the students of Upper Freehold Regional (UFR) School District – and has been a result of faculty, staff, and parents alike continually striving to find innovative and creative ways to enhance their educational experience. Funds for the 2012-2013 grants cycle have been or will be raised from great events such as our annual Sno-Ball Softball Tournament, annual Community Twilight Challenge and Kid’s Fun Run, STARs recognition program and the generosity of UFREF supporters via individual and corporate contributions.

Facts about the 2012-2013 grant cycle:

Proposals not funded in one cycle may be resubmitted for consideration during a later cycle
All staff, administrators, and groups affiliated with the district (e.g., Nurse, Guidance, PTA, RISE, student groups, etc.) are eligible to apply
An entire grade level or department may apply for a grant

Samples

These winning grant applications are provided to assist you in completing your application. They demonstrate overall purpose, usage detail, and provide ample supporting information:

Sample #1- The Breezeway Gardens and Habitat Project is a student and community-based initiative to beautify the school grounds

Sample #2- Awareness campaign to help students develop an awareness of the dangers of smoking

Sample #3- Hardware/Software used in the interpolation and extrapolation of complex data sets

Sample #4- Software that helps students with learning difficulties build skills in reading and language arts

UFREF's mission is to enhance excellence in the UFRSD by funding creative and innovative programs for students and professional development for teachers and other staff.

The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status.