Grant Application

How to Apply for a Grant

Download a copy of the Grant Application here:
Editable Word Doc version (download and fill out)
** To download the file above, click on the link to open the doc, then select "File" in the upper-left corner, then select "Download." This file is not available for online edit.

PDF Version (to print and fill out by hand.)

1. Complete a cover letter.

2. Complete the Grant Application Questionnaire/itemization form. 

3. Make sure to correctly follow the specifications on the itemization page.

4. Submit your completed application to your Special Education Director for signature (submit early so that your Director has time to review, sign, and submit by October 31).

5. Your Director will submit your signed application to BalanceSCC by October 31, to: 

BalanceSCC
1729 Seabright Ave, STE B
Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

All guidelines in the Grant Application must be followed. Failure to do so will result in an automatic refusal by technical review.

All applications must be signed by your Special Education director.

Please note:

Supporting materials submitted as part of your grant application cannot be returned.

Please do not submit any materials for which you do not have a copy.

By applying for a BalanceSCC Teacher Grant, you agree to be added to the BalanceSCC monthly newsletter email list.

After completing technical review and review by the Board, a list of awards will be sent out to all directors.

Grant applications are scored via rubric before they are awarded. Click here to view a sample of the scoring rubric.