P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation Grant Application Form 2 - Instructions and FAQs

Sep 13, 2026

P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation provides limited grant funding to educators in the Boaz City School System through a structured application process reviewed by school leadership and the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The application emphasizes innovative, education-focused project proposals with clear anticipated student benefits, including achievement outcomes and motivation or character development. Funds may cover specific categories such as nonstandard materials, books, field trips, expert honoraria, and some equipment, while excluding activities funded by the school system’s operating budget. Guidance includes eligibility, submission steps, approval timing, required signatures, and funding limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply and where to get the application

Submission process, approval, and timing

Eligible and ineligible expenses; required signatures; limits

P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation Grant Cover Letter

Grant Request Cover Sheet fields

Outline for Grant Proposal

Cover sheet, executive summary, itemized budget, and closing summary

P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation Grant Information The P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation, formerly the Boaz City Schools Foundation, was established in 2007 by the Boaz City School System Board of Education for the purpose of providing an avenue for individuals to contribute to a 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of Boaz students. The Foundation, through a grant process, will provide limited funding to worthy grant applications, which will, in the opinion of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, have a positive impact upon the recipient and/or his/her school. The grant application should include high value criteria such as innovative ideas, educational value, multi-student involvement, and desired outcomes. Applications that clearly and concisely describe the project and anticipated positive benefits for students in the form of achievement will be reviewed more favorably. Motivation and character development will also be favored during the grant evaluation process. Frequently asked questions 1. Who can apply for a grant? The grant process is open to all educators of the Boaz City School System. 2. Where may I obtain an application? Applications are available on the P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation page of the Boaz City Schools website 3. Where do I submit the application? Completed applications should be submitted to the school’s principal for approval and then delivered to the Boaz City School System Central Office at 126 Newt Parker Drive, Boaz Alabama 4. What expenses can be requested by the Grant? Grant funds may be used for the following: ● materials and supplies that cannot be acquired by any other means such as those normally funded by the Boaz City School System ● books and audio-visual materials ● local/or regional field trips ● honoraria for experts who work with or talk to students ● some types of equipment 5. How is the Grant Approved? The grant application will be reviewed by the school’s principal to ensure the request cannot be funded as part of the normal school budget. The grant will then be submitted to the Board of Directors for review. 6. When will the grant decision be made? Notification of grant funding will be made by a P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation representative after the grant request is reviewed and voted on the board of directors. 7. Are there any expenses this grant will not cover? Yes. Foundation money cannot be used to fund any activity/program which can be legally funded by the School System’s operating fund. This could include, but not be limited to: ● technology upgrades, software packages, or computer hardware requests ● monetary awards for students ● school system provided textbooks, materials, and computers ● workshop or professional development fees ● stipends for school employees activities outside of school hours 8. Are signatures required? Yes. All grant applications must contain the signature of the contact person as well as the school principal. 9. What is the minimum and maximum amounts that can be requested through the grant application? The Foundation has not established a minimum amount; however, the maximum, at this time, is limited to $500.00 dollars for a classroom grant. 􀁸 Grade Wide Grant – a grant that is proposed for an entire grade is a maximum of $750.00 and must be presented to the board 􀁸 School Wide Grant – a grant that is proposed for an entire school is a maximum of $1,000 .00 and must be presented to the board 10. If I have questions about this process or suggestion for improving this grant application process, whom should I contact? You may contact the acting President of the P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation at 126 Newt Parker Drive, Boaz, AL 35957 or the Foundation Representative assigned to each school. P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation Grant Cover Letter A. Name of person filing grant request: B. Name of School: C. What is the Title of the project to be funded by

FAQs

Who can apply for a grant?

The grant process is open to all educators of the Boaz City School System.

Where do I obtain and where do I submit the application?

Applications are available on the P. I. R.A.T. E. Foundation page of the Boaz City Schools website. Completed applications are submitted to the school principal for approval, then delivered to the Boaz City School System Central Office at 126 Newt Parker Drive, Boaz, Alabama.

What expenses can grant funds be used for, and what will not be covered?

Grant funds may be used for materials and supplies not normally funded by the school system, books and audio-visual materials, local/regional field trips, honoraria for experts, and some types of equipment. Funds cannot be used for activities or programs legally covered by the school system’s operating fund, including technology upgrades, student monetary awards, school-provided textbooks/materials/computers, professional development fees, and certain employee stipends outside school hours.

Sep 13, 2026

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