1. Oratory Prep Parent’s Guild Enrichment Grant Program

2. MISSION The mission of the Oratory Prep Parent’s Guild (OPPG) Enrichment Grant Program is to serve as a catalyst in: maximizing the skills and creativity of educators at the 7-12 grade levels; cultivating pioneering approaches to teaching that result in dynamic student learning; and enriching the Oratory Prep experience, including classroom education, extra curricular activities, athletics, religious and community development; And to foster the development of young men of faith, intellect and character in accordance with Roman Catholic beliefs. 2

3. A World of Special Opportunities Curriculum Enhancement and Innovation Greenhouse, student or faculty workshops, speakers (i.e. Lincoln Center, Drew U. Shakespeare Workshop, Columbia U. Teachers Writing Workshop) Advanced Technology and Equipment Lab equipment, Smart board accessories (remote access learning response systems or “clickers”, SMART document cameras or “overhead projectors”, etc.), wireless microphones, digital cameras, e-readers Athletic Program Innovation and Enhancement Pilot new program (e.g., fencing, crew, etc.); enhanced equipment 3

4. Grants Teacher Grants up to $1,500.00 Administrative Grants up to $2,500.00 Joint applications by faculty/administration can increase grant size Student Grants (working with faculty advisor) up to $500 (on a rolling basis, beginning fall 2013) Mini Grants (beginning in fall 2013) up to $500, on rolling basis, for faculty and administration 4

5. Grants will support: education/curriculum, community development, athletics, religious, extra-curricular activities, and other aspects of the Oratory Prep experience Grants will not be available for initiatives such as capitol improvement, construction projects, teacher salaries, etc. Applicants are encouraged to submit grant requests which address opportunities to enrich the Oratory Prep experience, have longevity, and benefit as many students as possible. Focus Areas 5

6. Funding OPPG to fund the Program Minimum Commitment for 2012-2013 School Year of $25,000 Goal to Increase Commitment for future years Opportunity for additional funding Direct parent contributions Outside funding, such as local or national foundations 6

7. 2012-2013 Grant Program Timing Applications Deadline: Thursday, February 27 th, 2013 Applications Reviewed: Friday, February 15 th 2013 – Wedn., March 27 th, 2013 Grants Recommendations to OPPG Executive Board: Tues, Apr. 2, 2013 Grant Recipients Notified: Wedn, April 3 rd, 2013-Fri., April 5 th, 2013 Recipients Announced: Saturday, April 13 th, 2013 (OPPG Gala) 7

8. Grant Committee Grant Chairperson: one (1) – shall be a member of the OPPG Executive Board Grant Committee Members: four (4) Grant committee members should have an interest in reviewing and evaluating grants as well as attempting to obtain funding from outside sources. Individuals with teaching, fundraising, or non-profit experience would be ideal candidates. Committee members shall be from the Oratory Prep school community, but may not be a current faculty or administrative member. Committee members will be selected via an application process, but at least two (2) committee members shall be members of the OPPG Executive Board. 8