Is there a character limit on the response boxes? I typed my answer in a Word document, but it won’t paste into the box.
Yes, there is a limit of 400 characters in the response boxes- enough for 3-4 sentences. If you need more space to explain your response, you may send a separate word document with your application packet.
When will the next cycle open for application?
We will let every school know a few weeks ahead of time when the next cycle is about to open. The regular application periods have been in October for the Spring Cycle, and in April for the Fall Cycle (‘Spring’ and ‘Fall’ denote when the funds will be disbursed).
Can I apply for both a Tuition Assistance Grant and a Project Grant for the same cycle?
Only one application per school will be considered each cycle. Please apply for a grant in the category in which your school has the greatest need. Only one Tuition Assistance Grant will be awarded to a school within a fiscal year.
May a school request a grant toward a capital project at the school?
No. grants may not be used toward capital building projects at the school.
May a school request a grant for a play structure?
A school may request grant funding toward the purchase and installation of outside play structures for students, but the request should be to complete the project rather than as seed money to initiate the project.
May a school request a grant to fund a personnel position?
No. Grants will not be given to fund personnel positions that cannot be sustained in the school’s normal budget.
May a school request a grant to fund a literacy coach, or similar, from a third-party vendor, such as a CESA?
Yes. A school may request a grant to fund a third-party vendor who will provide direct support to either teachers and/or students in a specific academic area for a specific length of time, usually an academic year.
How much budget detail is required to be submitted regarding the grant request?
The budget submitted for the project must clearly identify the entire cost of the proposed project in detail. All expenses related to the project must be identified. All revenue sources supporting the project, in addition to the grant request, must be identified. The ability of the school to maintain the project beyond the current school year must also be clearly articulated. Be sure to also include the organization’s income and expenses statements for the prior and current fiscal years.
May a school request a grant to fund classroom consumables?
No. These should be supported in the school’s annual budget.
May a school request a grant to fund field trips?
May a school request a grant to send school personnel to professional development opportunities?
No. Schools should support professional development through the annual school budget. Further support may be available via Title II funds.
My school applied for a grant- when will we hear if we will receive an award?
Once the grant application period closes, all grants must be reviewed and graded by a committee and passed on to the Love One Another Trust Board of Trustees for final approval. This process can take 8-10 weeks, depending on the number of applications received, and the schedules of the Committee and Board of Trustee meetings. Notification of grant awards and denials will be sent to all schools via email. Award letters and grant checks will be sent in the mail.
May a school request a grant to support target-hardening security equipment, i.e., cameras, doors, locks, fencing, etc.?
Yes. Schools should also consider for applying for the Non-Profit Security Grant available through the Department of Homeland Security via FEMA. This grant opportunity allows an organization to apply for up to $150,000 per address within the organization. In addition, there is a grant funding available for digital mapping through the Wisconsin Office of School Safety. Please contact the Office for Schools if you have questions about these grant opportunities.