Grants Administered by PIE

2023-24 Grants Administered by PIE – Grant Applications are now open.

Be sure you are logged into your Rapid Identity email to access the shared drive.

You must be a Craven County Schools employee (with an active cravenk12.org email account) to access the grants and to be eligible to apply for grants administered by PIE.

• These grants are offered through an RFP (Request for Proposal) format: The TRAA Art, ADK Professional Development, Woman’s Club of New Bern Art, Bate Individual School, Aspire to Inspire, Superintendent’s ECP, and Optimum Tech Grants.  See the individual RFPs for more information on the focus of the grants.  In the shared drive—go to Grants Administered by PIE.
• These grants are submitted using Google Forms:  PIE Grants and International Paper Math and Science Grants. They are in the shared drive—go to Grants Administered by PIE.
• We suggest you start your grant in word or google docs and copy and paste it into google form.  That way, if something happens while you are in forms, you will have a backup copy and this will help you in your word and space count.
• If you are applying for an International Paper Math & Science Grant or a PIE Grant through PIE, DO NOT LIST THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL OR ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IN THE BODY OF THE GRANT (e.g., school mascot). That will automatically disqualify your grant and is the number one reason these grants are not awarded!

Every effort has been made to assure the grant applications are easy to use. However, if you should experience difficulties, please get in touch with Darlene Brown at 514-6321 or Darlene.Brown@Cravenk12.org.

PIE is proud to offer $74,750 for the 2023-24 school year to our Craven County Schools educators and administrators in a variety of grants that are designed to get the extra resources our school system needs to purchase new equipment and supplies and assist our teachers to effectively implement programs in their classrooms. We offer grants funded by our business and individual partners that provide opportunities that might not otherwise be available.

Teachers: All members of PIE earn one extra point added to the average of the reviewing committee’s score on the rubric. See your PIE Ambassador to learn more about how you can become a member of PIE and earn that extra point on your rubric. Follow this link for a listing of PIE Ambassadors. Visit the Get Involved section—Membership in PIE section of this website to join online.

Notes:

• In terms of technology (for service and conformity), all items should be on the Craven County Schools Approved Technology List (for any questions, contact Ross Friebel, Director of Technology at Ross.Friebel@cravenk12.org). For a list of those items, please follow this link. Be sure you are logged into your Rapid Identity email to access the shared drive. 
• NOTE: All schools must purchase from the approved technology list. Any technology purchases regardless of funding source that are not listed on the approved list must be approved by the Director of Technology prior to purchase. This is to ensure system compatibility and the most competitive pricing. The CCS Technology Department makes every attempt to purchase consistent models throughout the year to streamline maintenance, support, and reduce maintenance costs to the school.
• Any software or app must have Terms of Service and Privacy statements vetted by the Director of Technology to ensure the safety and protection of our students and student information. 
• PIE has a grant resource guide for the educators and administrators of Craven County Schools. This guide lists grants from outside organizations (foundations, etc.) and is titled “A Grants Resource Guide.” To access this guide, follow this link. Be sure you are logged into your Rapid Identity email to access the shared drive.  
• PIE Grants must be accompanied by the Principal’s Approval Letter. Follow this link for a sample approval letter (check your download folder).
• Before you submit your grant, consider having one of our grant mentors, Katy Chadwick, Dr. Hillary Boutwell, or Kim Scott review your grant.  They can offer valuable feedback!

2023-24 Grants Administered by PIE – Grant Applications are now open.

All members of PIE earn one extra point added to the average of the reviewing committee’s score on the rubric for PIE Grants and International Paper Math and Science Grants!

Þ PIE Grants – up to $1,500 – any subject. Principal approval letters are required.  PIE Grants are cash awards offered by Partners In Education to encourage innovative and creative educational projects that have the potential to encourage long-range growth in educational performance. All grade levels, multiple grants per school allowed.  All PIE Grant winners win one free ticket to the PIE Luncheon! Two Cycles – Due 10/18 & 1/10, 5:00 pm.

Þ ADK Fidelis Sigma Professional Development Grant – Two grants will be awarded for $500 per grant. All teachers at all grade levels are eligible. Multiple grants per school allowed. Due 10/18, 5:00 pm.

Þ Superintendent’s Exceptional Education for Exceptional Children Grants – Two grants will be awarded for $500 per grant. All ECP teachers at all grade levels are eligible. Multiple grants per school allowed. Due 10/18, 5:00 pm.

Þ Aspire to Inspire Grant – One grant will be awarded for $500. All middle school teachers are eligible – Math and/or Science focus. Multiple grants per school allowed and encouraged.   Due 10/18, 5:00 pm.

Þ The Bate Foundation Individual School Grant – up to $5,000 per grant, a total of $30,000 will be awarded. All principals are eligible – art, music, health and fitness, and athletics focus. One grant per school allowed.  Due 10/18, 5:00 pm.

Þ New Bern Woman’s Club Art Grant – One grant will be awarded for $250. All art teachers, any grade level, are eligible. Multiple grants per school allowed. Due 10/18, 5:00 pm.

Þ TRAA Art Grant – Eight grants will be awarded for $250 per grant.  All art teachers, any grade level, are eligible. Multiple grants per school allowed. Due 10/18, 5:00 pm.

Þ Optimum Tech Grant  – One grant for $3,000 will be awarded.  This grant is available to the areas served by Optimum – Vanceboro, Bridgeton, and New Bern schools).  Principals are eligible – technology focused.  Due 12/6, 5:00 pm.

Þ International Paper Math and Science Grants – Four grants will be awarded each cycle for $250 per grant, two cycles.  Math and/or Science focused. All grade levels, multiple grants per school allowed. Two Cycles – Due 9/20 & 2/7, 5:00 pm.

Be sure you are logged into your Rapid Identity email to access the shared drive. You must be a Craven County Schools employee to access the grants and to be eligible to apply for grants administered by PIE.

As a member of PIE, receive one extra point on your total grant scores and help your classroom win money!  Follow this link for more information on PIE Membership, or ask your PIE Ambassador.  For a list of PIE Ambassadors, follow this link!

If you have questions about these grants or becoming a PIE member, contact Darlene Brown at Darlene.Brown@cravenk12.org. 

Presentation/Read Along for 2023-24 New Teacher Orientation

______________________________________________________________________

Beginning Teachers’ Store:

The Harold H. Bate Foundation awarded PIE $30,000 for the Beginning Teachers’ Store for the 2023-24 school year.  This award funds an incentive-based program that provides needed classroom materials, as well as technology items for our new teachers during their first three years with Craven County Schools. The store is hosted at Grover C. Fields Middle School, in the Cheryl Marteney Beginning Teachers’ Cottage.

For more information on the Beginning Teachers’ Store, contact Necia Swain at Necia.Swain@CravenK12.org, Staci Boyd at Staci.Boyd@CravenK12.org, Shannique Boomer-Brown at ShanniqueBoomerBrown@cravenk12.org, Jesse James at Jesse.James@cravenk12.org, or Taejon Owens at taejon.owens@cravenk12.org.

The store is open to our Beginning Teachers from 3-5 pm on the following dates:

• Sept 26
• Oct 24
• Nov 28
• Jan 30
• Feb 27
• Mar 26
• Apr 23

If you would like to donate items to the store, contact Darlene Brown at Darlene.Brown@CravenK12.org.