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Special Projects Application 2025-26

The Education Foundation supports Special Projects that inspire learning, enrich teaching and nurture the spirit in our Catholic school community.
Applications are accepted from Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools administration and staff. Applications must be approved by the corresponding school administration in order to confirm that the project aligns with the plans and goals of the school/ district.
Special Project funding will not replace basic education funding, including wages or substitutes that are allocated by the school district. Typically, only applications for projects of a one-time nature are considered up to $5000.00. Projects must be completed by June 1st, 2026.
Amounts awarded will be based on the availability of funds and the number of applications received. Funding allocations have increased up to $20,000.
The Foundation will not be responsible for any liability that may be incurred by the individual or group approved for funding.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 (Recipients will be notified by October 31st)

FINAL REPORTS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL FUNDING ARE DUE JUNE 1st, 2026

Special projects that will not be approved:

Subscriptions
Additional funds to supplement/aid a fundraiser

Please complete the form below. Required fields marked with an asterisk *

Does the project align with the mission to inspire learning, enrich teaching, and nurture the spirit in our Catholic school community? *

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Yes

Contact Information

First Name*

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Last Name*

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Email 1*

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Work Phone*

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School*

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Name of Project or Event *

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Projected start date*

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Amount Requested from Foundation (maximum $5000)*

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Total Cost of Project*

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If the GPCSD Education Foundation is unable to provide full funding will you still be able to complete your project?*

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Yes

If you answered "yes" to the question above, where will your remaining funding come from? Please list all pending revenue. *

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Upload a spreadsheet of your project budget, including all confirmed and pending revenue from fundraising and/or other sources as well as expense, below*

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Please attach all relevant expense quotes*

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Does your total revenue equal your project expenses? *

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Yes

Please provide a sample photo of your project.*

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Explain how the project aligns with the Education Foundation mission to inspire learning, enrich teaching and nurture the spirit in our Catholic school community.*

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How will the funds be used? (Include details about the project, background information and the educational opportunities.) Please remember that you are only to use the funds provided by the foundation for the purpose it is granted for, all additional funds are to be returned back to the Foundation for future projects.*

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How will you recognize the Education Foundation of GPCSD if the funding is granted? When is your expected date to finish your project and finalize your report? **

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Has your application been approved by your school administration? *

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Yes

Confirmation Email

Confirmation Email *

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