FAQ for DCS Staff Grants

EFD application process:

All grant proposals must be reviewed by your building Principal/Director BEFORE submission.
All grant proposals for technology items must be pre-approved by the DCS Technology Department to confirm district compatibility.
All grant proposals for playground equipment must be pre-approved by DCS Buildings & Grounds by your building Principal/Director.
All grant proposals must be authored and submitted by Dexter Community School staff.

When are approved grant funds available:

Approved Fall Grant funds are available immediately and expire June 30th of the same school year.
Approved Spring Grant funds can be submitted for reimbursement starting July 1st and expire June 30th of the following school year.

Historically not funded by the EFD:

Every grant is reviewed based on the benefits to DCS students, however there are several items that have not historically been funded by EFD:

Core curriculum textbooks or supplies.
Consumables (i.e. office supplies, paper, markers, etc).
Transportation costs.
Gifts or rewards for volunteers (i.e. pizza lunch for parent volunteers).
Technology that falls under the district’s Technology Bond.
Supplies, technology, or equipment that should be provided by the district per a student’s IEP.
Structural repairs or improvements to buildings.
Nonspecific items (items a grant writer will determine at a later date).
Reimbursements for items already purchased.

funding for teacher/staff training:

A donor advised fund for teacher/staff training is available through the district office. Submit those grant applications to the district office.

Who can I contact regarding questions about EFD Grants?

If you have questions or an off-cycle grant request, please reach out to the EFD Grants Committee at grants@efdexter.org.

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