Grants
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are REACH Mini-Grants?
- Who is eligible?
- Can students apply for a grant?
- What are Academic/Community Service Activities?
- How do I apply?
- Do I have to reapply for an activity previously funded?
What are REACH Mini-Grants?
The Grants are one-time grants for classes or groups in the Ramapo Central School District whose teacher or leader is interested in organizing and overseeing a program designed to address academic areas beyond those normally offered in the existing curriculum or designed to have the students in their class interact with their community in a way that is of benefit to the student and to the community. The REACH Foundation of Rockland, Inc. will help provide financial support so that selected grantees can focus on expanding the academic and community horizons of their students.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who is a U.S. resident over the age of 18 can apply for a grant.
Can students apply for a grant?
Yes. Students who are leaders in a student body organization are now eligible to apply with the written consent of the supervisor of their organization. All members of the student organization must be students in the Ramapo Central School District.
What are Academic/Community Service Activities?
Academic/Community Service activities are both goal and process oriented. They are activities that in some way expose the students to new academic pursuits that are not ordinarily covered in the course of the current curriculum, are designed to impart leadership skills, are designed to educate the student on some relevant aspect of their community, or, are designed to teach and enable the student to perform a community service.
How do I apply?
Using the online application provided, tell us how a Grant from REACH will help you or your class pursue an Academic or Community Service activity.
This "Statement of Purpose" will be key to the grant selection process. Due to the increasing volume of applications, e-mail inquiries regarding grant status may not necessarilzy be addressed on an individual basis.
If I'd like to resubmit a prior application for a new REACH Grant period, do I have to reapply in full?
Yes. You MUST submit a new application online to have your submission be considered for a new Grant period.