Frequently Asked Questions - Crayola Grant Program
Briefly, what is the Champion Creatively Alive Children™ grant program?
Up to 20 mini-grants will be available from Crayola to help educators explore the “What if…” opportunities that are innovative, promising practices that could inspire other educators to implement similar programs.
Why is Crayola sponsoring this program?
Crayola is inspired by educators who ignite children’s abilities to bring new ideas to life. There is something magical about children’s self-expression. That magic occurs when education leaders develop effective ways to bring colorful wings to the invisible things that grow in the hearts and minds of children. Using their visual voices helps students engage in learning, as they share thoughts and feelings. Crayola and NAESP want to help educators find and nurture promising practices.
Who is eligible?
The application must be submitted by an elementary school principal, in the United States or Canada, who is an NAESP member and intends to be an NAESP member during the 2011-2012 school year. If the principal is not a member, s/he can join now.
Does my principal have to be an NAESP member?
Yes, the applying principal must be a National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP) member for the 2012-2013 school year. (If not a member, please join now.)
What is the grant?
The school will receive $2,500 to implement the project and $500 worth of Crayola products.
How will I know if my school is awarded the grant?
The principals will be notified via e-mail in early October if the school is a finalist. The principal must submit the required photo permission forms and W-9 form by deadline or the grant will be forfeited and an alternate will receive the grant.
When are the applications due?
Applications should be e-mailed to CreativelyAlive@crayola.com or fax to 610-515-8781, ATTN: Anita DeChellis. Applications will be accepted starting December 1, 2011 and ending June 15, 2012.
Do I need to gather parents' signatures on photo permission forms now?
No, only the finalists need to submit the signed photo permission forms and the W-9 form. Those are due in early October and are required before a grant can be funded. If a finalist school does not submit those forms before the deadline, an alternate will receive the grant.
What if my school does not have an art teacher?
If the school does not have a certified Art Educator, the principal should collaborate with the person who is designated within the school to teach the arts.
My principal is a member of the State Affiliate association, but not the national (NAESP) – what do we do?
The principal must also be a national NAESP member – nonmember principals can join now.
Should the applications focus on one of the five “What if…” ideas outlined in the RFP?
No, we encourage a “what if…” that addresses your school’s needs.
What if my principal leaves during the 2012-2013 school year?
The school’s new principal should join NAESP.
