Oratory Prep Parent’s Guild

Enrichment Grant Program

MISSION

The mission of the Oratory Prep Parent’s Guild (OPPG) Enrichment Grant Program is to serve as a catalyst in:

maximizing the skills and creativity of educators at the 7-12 grade levels;

cultivating pioneering approaches to teaching that result in dynamic student learning; and

enriching the Oratory Prep experience, including classroom education, extra curricular activities, athletics, religious and community development;

And to foster the development of young men of faith, intellect and character in accordance with Roman Catholic beliefs.

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A World of Special Opportunities

Curriculum Enhancement and Innovation

Greenhouse, student or faculty workshops, speakers (i.e. Lincoln Center, Drew U. Shakespeare Workshop, Columbia U. Teachers Writing Workshop)

Advanced Technology and Equipment

Lab equipment, Smart board accessories (remote access learning response systems or “clickers”, SMART document cameras or “overhead projectors”, etc.), wireless microphones, digital cameras, e-readers

Athletic Program Innovation and Enhancement

Pilot new program (e.g., fencing, crew, etc.); enhanced equipment

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Grants

Teacher Grants up to $1,500.00

Administrative Grants up to $2,500.00

Joint applications by faculty/administration can increase grant size

Student Grants (working with faculty advisor) up to $500 (on a rolling basis, beginning fall 2013)

Mini Grants (beginning in fall 2013) up to $500, on rolling basis, for faculty and administration

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Grants will support: • education/curriculum, • community development, • athletics, • religious,• extra-curricular activities, and• other aspects of the Oratory Prep experience

• Grants will not be available for initiatives such as capitol improvement, construction projects, teacher salaries, etc.

Applicants are encouraged to submit grant requests which address opportunities to enrich the Oratory Prep experience, have longevity, and benefit as many students as possible.

Focus Areas

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Funding

OPPG to fund the Program

Minimum Commitment for 2012-2013 School Year of $25,000

Goal to Increase Commitment for future years

Opportunity for additional fundingDirect parent contributionsOutside funding, such as local or national

foundations

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2012-2013 Grant Program Timing

Applications Deadline: Thursday, February 27th, 2013

Applications Reviewed: Friday, February 15th 2013 – Wedn., March 27th, 2013

Grants Recommendations to OPPG Executive Board: Tues, Apr. 2, 2013

Grant Recipients Notified: Wedn, April 3rd, 2013-Fri., April 5th, 2013

Recipients Announced: Saturday, April 13th, 2013 (OPPG Gala)

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Grant CommitteeGrant Chairperson: one (1) – shall be a member of the OPPG Executive BoardGrant Committee Members: four (4)

•Grant committee members should have an interest in reviewing and evaluating grants as well as attempting to obtain funding from outside sources. •Individuals with teaching, fundraising, or non-profit experience would be ideal candidates. •Committee members shall be from the Oratory Prep school community, but may not be a current faculty or administrative member. •Committee members will be selected via an application process, but at least two (2) committee members shall be members of the OPPG Executive Board.

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