Grant Requests

Grant Instructions and Request Form (NEW)


New this year, the 2024-25 Grant Request Form. This application is the only format that funding may be requested from any one of the following organizations: Boosters, the Foundation, or PTO.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Prior to submitting a grant inquiry, the requestor must have initially spoken with an IH administrator or school principal and are in agreement this is the most viable option to request funding. This assures collaboration and that budgets and available funds are best maximized across the district.

STEPS: if interested in requesting funds, the following steps are necessary:   
  1. To request funding, please complete and submit the Grant Application. 
  2. All grant requests are reviewed by the grant sub-committee to include Mick Davis, Melissa Stewart, Mark Richardson, and Meredith Ducey (IH Foundation).
  3. Upon initial review by the sub-committee, the grant requests are directed to the Chair of the appropriate organization (PTO, Boosters or Foundation) for review and funding consideration. All requests are followed up regardless of the decision. 

PRIORITY FUNDING AND TIMING:
  1. IH Boosters organization supports our students as they participate in arts, athletics and extracurricular clubs. Requesters will need to ensure appropriate lead time to enable discussion and voting and should plan accordingly as requests for a quick turn-around cannot be met. 
  2. IH Foundation funds projects focused on innovative programs, professional development for staff and faculty, and community-building programs & projects. All grants submitted to the Foundation are reviewed year-round on a monthly basis by the IHF Board Grant Chair (Lauren Crandall) and grants sub-committee. 
  3. IH PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting the educational experience of all learners within the district by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. 
 
CRITERIA FOR FUNDING: 
  • Funding request fits one of the priority funding areas listed above.
  • Depending on the type and size of the grant, reporting requirements may vary. We will communicate with you on expected reporting and communications when notifying applicants of the grant decision.
  • Marketing and promotion consideration for programs or projects funded will be communicated when notifying applicants of the grant decision. 
 
 
Please contact Meredith Ducey, Executive Director, at 513.374.8295 or [email protected] should you have any questions regarding grants.