Grants

A:  It is a needs-based program to support arts initiatives and programs in Norwell public schools

A: The NSAS Funding & Volunteer Support Committee, comprised of the school Building Reps plus volunteers

A: Norwell Public School students & faculty

• Student requests need faculty sponsorship
• Student grants managed by faculty sponsor

A: Any non-profit organization that directly or indirectly supports the arts in Norwell schools

A1: Annual Grants & Donations

• Awarded at the end of each academic year for following year
• Call for proposals sent by May 1
• Applications submitted by June 1
• Reviewed / voted at last NSAS meeting of the year
• Announced & awarded on last day of school

A2: As-Needed Grants & Donations

• Submitted as needs / opportunities arise
• Reviewed / decided per decision authorities

A: The NSAS Steering Committee will

• post process and application form on web site
• spread the word and help faculty & students apply
• receive and verify requests
• review requests against annual funding plan
• present requests and recommendations for vote (all, some, none)
• document vote results
• track performance

NSAS Treasurer will

• document current funds availability as needed
• pay out voted funds

NSAS Steering Committee will maintain a formal record

A: Decision authority is as follows:

• Requests valued at $250.00 or less, may be voted on by NSAS Steering Committee without waiting for the next NSAS meeting.
• Requests valued between $251 and $750 must be presented at a NSAS meeting and voted on at that meeting.
• Requests in excess of $750 must be presented at a NSAS meeting and will require detailed discussion prior to a vote. The vote may be postponed until the following NSAS meeting, if the NSAS Steering Committee decides more information about the item is needed.

A: At the annual grant planning meeting in April, the NSAS Steering Committee will:

• set NSAS funding goals for following year
• review funds on hand /  expected by LDoS
• determine total amount for funding program
• allocate between annual and as-needed programs
• set application review criteria