Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County, Inc.

1100 Elizabeth Street, Lafayette, IN 47902-1159 · 765.429.4089 / psftc@yahoo.com

September 2009
ANNOUNCMENT:

The Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of our
2010-11 grant cycle.

Attached to this letter are guidelines for the “SEEDS FOR EXCELLENCE” and “PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT” grant programs and the 2010 applications. Please help us get the word out about
our program by making copies available for your staff. You may also visit psftc.org or call the
Foundation office for more application forms. In addition, this information will be sent to you
electronically via an email message with attachments.

All teachers, counselors, and principals in the public schools in Tippecanoe County are encouraged to
submit proposals. Keep in mind Seeds for Excellence and Professional Development grants will be
awarded in May 2010 for use during the 2010-11 school year. We are offering a new opportunity –
FastTrack grants – that will provide funding for mini-projects (less than $500) during the current
school year. This program is the result of our new partnership with DonorsChoose.org. FastTrack
projects will be awarded at various times throughout the year when they reach full funding via
DonorsChoose.org. Please see the separate attachment concerning FastTrack grants.

Projects that meet multiple-classroom needs and are cooperative efforts between schools and
corporations are encouraged. We hope that you will brainstorm with other teachers about projects
that enhance students’ multiple learning styles and problem solving abilities and expand learning
opportunities in the classroom. If you are considering a replication of a previous grant, it is most
important that you explain the uniqueness and significance of your proposal. It is recognized that
purchased materials are important to many projects. If that is a part of your request, it is important
to identify creative uses in your narrative and justify your ideas.

We will host a grant writing workshop on Tuesday, September 29 at Sunnyside Middle School,
2500 Cason Street, Lafayette. The seminar will run from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. and is free of charge.
Registration is not necessary. We will be on hand to share previous grant success stories, assist you
with your particular ideas and answer any questions about our program and the application process.

We look forward to your grant application and to working with you to enhance and enrich the
learning experience for your students.

Sincerely,
Gerald H. Krockover, Chair
Grants and Distribution Committee
hawk1@purdue.edu

Board of Directors Representing the School Corporations of:

Lafayette Tippecanoe West Lafayette
Edward Eiler Randy Bond Karen Cooperider
Dave Moulton Tracey Coakes Tanya Hummels
Ann Newman Scott Hanback Rocky Killion
Barb Tyner Ann Kriebel Gerald Krockover
Jana Reinhart Brad Marley
Christine Isbell, Executive Director