Partnership-In-Excellence Grants

Martinsville – Henry County Chamber of Commerce
EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Purpose:

The Partnership-In-Excellence (PIE) Grant Program is designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward innovative and creative school and business partnerships or collaborations in the classroom.

Persons Eligible to Apply for Grants:

Individuals or a team of individuals who are involved in the instruction of students.  Levels of instruction include preschool through grade 12 and post secondary education.  All public and private school educators from nonprofit institutions in Martinsville-Henry County are encouraged to apply for a grant.

Award of Funds:

Grants up to $500 will be awarded to the school or institution in honor of the designated educator.  The school or institution must guarantee that these funds will be used for the grant’s intent.  The number of awards will depend on funds available from the Chamber’s Education Foundation.

Application Process:

PIE Grant Applications will be sent to all public and private schools and institutions in the Martinsville-Henry County area.  Applications are available through the Chamber located at 115 Broad Street in Martinsville.  The deadline to apply is October 31, 2008.  Notification of awards will be announced in December.

Selection Criteria:

• Creativity of the proposed project
• Projected goals clearly stated
• Description of the desired outcome
• Detailed budget
• Explanation of the business partnership established
• Number of students served
• Adherence to the application guidelines
• Conformity to the mission of the Chamber’s Education Foundation

Responsibilities of Grant Recipients:

• Use the awards for the purposes intended
• Prepare a brief final report for sharing with the Foundation’s Board of Directors at
  its Annual Meeting
• Agree to share successful procedures in staff development session to encourage more school-business partnerships in the classrooms

Application Form:

Click Here to download the PIE Application Form

Background

It is the Chamber's belief that education is the cornerstone of economic development.
   
Why was the foundation formed?

The Education Foundation was launched to broaden the organizations outreach in raising private funds for its education and leadership development initiatives. 

The foundation is a nonprofit 501 © 3.

The Education Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of at least seven people from the community.  Separate from the Chamber Board, this Board is empowered to make all decisions pertaining to how funds will be raised and distributed.

What is the Education Foundation's mission?

The mission of the Education Foundation is to raise private funds to foster partnerships and leadership opportunities through education.