Frequently Asked Questions About Grants

Complete the Grant Application Form available on the website, supplying additional information if necessary? Please note that all grants must be signed by the grant applicant and his/her supervisor -- usually the principal of a school or a subject area coordinator.

The full board of the Friends meets to review and discuss each grant application. The grant is reviewed against the criteria stated in the application -- primarily on its likelihood of enriching the curriculum for a significant number of students. 

The Friends meets monthly and at each meeting reviews grants received since the last meeting. We would suggest submitting grants at least two months, or more, before the proposed program or activity takes place.

Once approved, the applicant is notified by email and a check for the amount of the grant is sent to the District, with express instructions that it be applied to the program, project or activity in the grant.

After a grant is awarded we ask that the recipient:

• Notify the Friends about the day and time of the program so that board members may attend or participate.
• Communicate the fact that the program is supported by a grant from the Friends of White Plains Public School at the event and in any printed or electronic communication about the program. 
• Complete and submit an evaluation form about the event to help the Friends evaluate the success of the program and worthiness of similar grants and send along photos of the event which may be used in Friends informational and/or promotional materials.