Grant Application

HireSmart Cares Grant Application

Objective: Students are seeking alternatives to college due to its high costs. You have an opportunity to open up opportunities for skills-based training and hands-on learning, empowering them to pursue meaningful careers and contribute to building a stronger community.

Section 1 - Applicant/Teacher information – Applying for Grant

Full Name *

School Name *

School Address *

School City *

School State *

School Postal Code *

School Phone Number

Applicant's Email *

Section 2 - Project Overview

Project title (for promotional use):

Skills based areas that grant will address:

Grade level(s) Impacted:

Number of students involved in the execution of the project:

Number of students project will benefit:

Does the project involve teamwork?

Yes

Will items purchased be used by additional classes or more than one school?

Yes

If resources are reusable how many total students will be impacted overall, for all uses and years:

Portion of items to be sourced locally so the local economy benefits (%):

Section 3 - Proposal

Project Proposal - Write a brief description or narrative of the project.

Project Innovation - Describe what makes your project innovative, unique, or creative. Be clear and concise: consider using bullet points and separate each point with an asterisk.

Project Implementation - Describe how you will implement your project. Be clear and concise: consider using bullet points and separate each point with an asterisk.

Project Goals & Objectives - State the goals, benefits, and objective your project will provide students. Be clear and concise: consider using bullet points and separate each point with an asterisk.

Project Evaluation -At the end of the project, what will students have learned or accomplished? How will you measure the project’s learning outcome or success.

Mandatory -List of materials or items required with quantities, unit costs and total costs. This can be done on an Excel spreadsheet. Attach spreadsheet.

Upload Excel, CSV, PDF, or Doc file.

Section 4 - Applicant Agreement

I am a certified teacher teaching:

As my primary course(s) to students in the following grade(s).

I have approaval from my school principal.

I agree to submit a report detailing the grant's outcome, due June 1, 2026.

I agree that names, photos, project, and information about the grant may be used in publications and publicity of HireSmart Cares without compensation to me or my team members.

My school principal and I agree with all terms and guidelines by submitting this application.

Signature *

Sign digitally using your mouse, touchscreen, or a digital pad.

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