COVID Response: Continuous Learning GrantsThe OpportunityThe Seattle University Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is seeking community-based organizations to partner with central Seattle elementary students and their families to provide math and socio-emotional support in the COVID era. Eligible applicants can request awards from $40,000-$75,000 to deepen programs throughout summer and during fall re-entry into schools. How to ApplyComplete the online application via the online application. If you prefer to submit applications through an audio file, please contact Lauren Thurlow, Administrative Coordinator, at thurlowl@seattleu.edu or call 206-296-2569. For overall technical assistance in submitting your materials or questions, please contact Michelle Cruver, Learning Improvement Network Director, at mcruver@seattleu.edu or call 206-550-1484. Purpose and ActivitiesThe COVID crisis has affected how students and families can connect with community-based organizations in culturally responsive ways. We recognize that our central area community partners are critical in reshaping education and learning in summer and out-of-school programming. Learning in the COVID crisis and beyond requires investing in community and home-based learning, as well as supporting our school’s connection to community. We seek to amplify and increase the capacity of community leaders and parents as educators to our youth. Example activities include:
All ideas informed by your experience are eagerly anticipated! Selection CriteriaSpecial consideration will be granted to organizations that are led by people of color and demonstrate an organizational commitment to anti-racism. We aim to select projects balanced across the central Seattle region that:
Applicant Eligibility
Grant AwardApplicants can request awards ranging from $40,000 -$75,000 depending on the scope of the project. How to ApplyComplete the online application via the online application. If you prefer to submit applications through an audio file, please contact Lauren Thurlow, Administrative Coordinator, at thurlowl@seattleu.edu or call 206-296-2569. For overall technical assistance in submitting your materials or questions, please contact Michelle Cruver, Learning Improvement Network Director, at mcruver@seattleu.edu or call 206-550-1484. Application DeadlinesThere are two deadlines for submitting applications:
Applicants will be notified of decisions within two weeks of the submission date; some phase 1 applications may roll over into the second round depending on demand. Grant Reporting and Payment SummaryGrant Reporting:
Payment Schedule:
There are many ways to share the successes and lessons of activities, including staff interview, videos, site visits, written reports, etc. We will work with grantees to gather program reflections and stories that best suit how you collect, reflect, and share your results. |