gRant Scoring Rubric
All grant applications are graded using the same standard scoring rubric. In preparation of writing a grant proposal, please review each of the following prior to submitting your application.
Scoring Rubric
Grants are used to provide supplemental resources that align with district goals and initiatives. Since its inception in 2006, the foundation has awarded almost $500,000 in grants to support the staff and students of Schenectady. The maximum amount eligible for any single grant this cycle is $5,000.
Grant Rubric
The SCSDEF reserves the right to make changes to these guidelines and to the Education Grant Program as needed. Scorers will rate each application in each category by selecting a number within the ranges.
1. General Application Guidelines
0-1pt Questions answered in adequate detail
0-1pt Request is project focused (does not simply ask for equipment for general instruction)
0-1pt Includes activities that engage students
0-1pt Stays within the $ limit and the 3-year consecutive funding limit
0-1pt Number of students impacted is proportional to the amount of funding requested
2. Description of the project, educational benefits, purpose, and objectives
0-1pt Missing, unclear, or irrelevant answers
2-3pts Included, but is vague/weak
4-5pts Clearly described
3. Relationship to NYS or district curriculum/standards (strength of evidence)
0-1pt Missing, unclear, or irrelevant answers
2-3pts Included, but is vague/weak
4-5pts Clearly stated
4. Budget, to include per student costs and explanation of funds
0-1pt Missing, unclear, or irrelevant answers
2-3pts Included, but is vague/weak
4-5pts Clearly stated
5. Measurement of goals and outcomes; how data collected and used
0-1pt Missing, unclear, or irrelevant answers
2-3pts Included, but is vague/weak
4-5pts Clearly stated