Application Deadline:
     September 5, 2012 by 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time

Accepting electronic applications only.

Applications are accepted through the BWF grant application system. Each section of the application must be completed. Applications that are not in compliance with proposal instructions will be rejected out of fairness to all applicants. Attachments must be uploaded as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

A completed application consists of:

1.  Applicant and Proposal Information (on-line data entry)
The application contains on-line data entry screens requesting such information as contact information, school name/school district, basic demographic information, etc. This information will need to be provided when you access the BWF Grant Application System and must be entered prior to submission. 

2.  Upload of Requested Attachments
To apply to the PRISM award, the following attachments will need to be created, converted to a PDF file, and uploaded to the application: 

• Project Plan (consists of five components; template provided)
  In one PDF document, include the following components noted below in the listed order. Documents may be created using word processing software and converted to a PDF file. 
  
  
  • General Overview (limit 350 words):
    Briefly outline the goals of the PRISM award. Include background information on the school and the students to be served (including grade level).  Provide an overview of the materials, equipment, and supplies to be purchased and how these purchases will fulfill a need in the classroom and at the school. 
  • Engaging and Innovative Curriculum or Lesson Plan (limit 250 words):
    Describe how the requested materials, equipment, and supplies will be related to the implementation of a hands-on, engaging, and innovative curricula, lesson plan, or project for students. Give examples of how this curriculum will motivate student learning.
    
  • Impact of Award (limit 250 words):
    Describe the impact the PRISM award will have on student outcome with the implementation of innovative teaching practices and curricula, as well as on your overall classroom, colleagues and school. Indicate how you plan to assess this impact. 
  • Professional Development Funds (only if requested) (limit 300 words):
    If professional development funds are being requested describe how the professional development activity will supplement the use of the materials, equipment, and supplies. Give a description of who will deliver this training. 
  • Plan of Action (limit 250 words):
    Describe the timeline for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies and for implementation in the classroom. If professional development funds are being requested, integrate this into the plan of action.
• Budget (template provided):
  Complete the budget form provided, outlining the materials, equipment, and supplies you will purchase and the cost for each. Keep in mind that BWF will not support basic technology equipment, such as computers, projectors, white boards, graphing calculators, etc. BWF will also not support the purchase of books related to the implementation of the project. BWF will not support field trips or visiting guest speakers. Any equipment purchased by the award recipient can be transferred to another North Carolina public school if the teacher relocates.
  
  
• Signature Page (template provided):
  Using the Signature Page Form provided, complete and upload the Signature Page Form. Signatures for the teaching professional and principal are required. The Form (with signatures) must be uploaded to the application as a PDF file.