DTE Energy MATH Grant (Proposal Requirements)

Proposal Requirements

Proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 3, 2007. No late submissions will be accepted. The entire proposal should not exceed 10 pages, not including optional attachments.

The proposal must include:

• Application Cover Sheet*

• Project Narrative (A detailed narrative that provides sufficient information for understanding the project goals, key features and expected benefits to student achievement):

*A description of the purpose of the project clearly aligned with the goals of the DTE Energy Foundation Math Enrichment Program and explaining how this project will impact student achievement on the MEAP or a similar test of mathematics achievement

*An outline of the proposed instructional, training or technology integration that includes a brief description of each of the components and a timeline

*Evidence of need, as defined by MEAP scores or a similar test of mathematics achievement, of lower than the state average or insufficient annual yearly progress

*Assessment/Evaluation (A description of ways in which improvement in student achievement will be determined including description of teacher and/or student groups, sample or description of assessment measures, methods and timeline)

• Applicant must address each of the following questions (Please reference the question number or repeat the question in your application):

1. Is the project rational or research based? (How will the proposed project reflect the current state of knowledge? Clearly indicate why the proposed activities were selected or designed. If the proposal builds on prior work, the applicant must indicate what was learned from this work, and how the lessons learned are incorporated in the project.)
2. What is the plan of work? (Clearly describe the goals and objectives for the project and the responsibility of each of the partners. The project description must indicate a timeline and an estimate of the number, type, duration, and intensity of activities and how it is supported by teachers.)
3. What is your management capability? (Clearly demonstrate that the submitting team has expertise in the content area and the capacity to manage the project, organize the work, and meet deadlines. Include detail on responsibilities of all project staff.)
4. Is the project sustainable? (Include a plan for sustained operation of this project. The plan should include the opportunity for continued impact on student learning after the grant funding has ended. Participating teachers should be those who intend to continue in the field of teaching for at least five years.)
5. Can the project be replicated and disseminated? (Describe how the project can be replicated in other sites and how the project can be presented at a conference or in publications.)
6. What is the project budget?(The budget must clearly be tied to the scope and requirements of the project. Provide details on expenditures i.e. consultants, materials/equipment, release time, workshop or conference fees, travel.)
   

• Optional Attachments: An appendix, which is not counted as part of the 10 page limit, may include the following: Qualifications of key personnel and charts, tables or graphs for elaboration of project components and/or evidence of impact from previous projects.