Chamber Band Legacy Endowment Fund

The purpose of this endowment is to provide opportunities for funds to purchase instruments for drum line and/or band, additional staffing for drum line and enrichment for students who show interest and potential. Additional purposes include study opportunities, private percussion lessons, college scholarships, band trip scholarships and uniforms.

Applicant Eligibility & TERMS

Who May Apply: White Bear Lake Area School District Band staff members.

Award Range: Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis throughout the school year. Projects will be funded for twelve months. After twelve months, any unexpended funds will revert to the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF).

Selection Process: The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation’s Executive Board will review the Chamber Band Legacy Endowment Fund applications and make recommendations to the WBLAEF Board of Directors for approval.

Terms:
Expenses are reimbursed after submitting a reimbursement form with original receipts to the WBLAEF office. CLICK HERE to submit the reimbursement request.

Evaluation: A written results-based evaluation of the project or a 3 to 5 minute presentation to the Foundation Board is required within two months of the project’s completion. Evaluations or presentations must be submitted or arranged with the WBLAEF office. CLICK HERE to submit the evaluation.

Questions? - Please contact the WBLAEF office at 651-407-7696.

APPLY HERE

Complete the online application below and submit. Please have your building principal review the project prior to submitting this application, with agreement that the project aligns with district goals.

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Describe the need for the project. Make sure the objectives are clearly stated.

Describe how the project qualifies under the terms of the endowment.

If relevant, explain the potential for expansion or the sharing of the project within your building and/or the district.

Explain the timeline for the project.

Include a detailed budget for the materials you will be purchasing (ie: instruments, sheet music, uniforms , opportunities). If funding to supplement this project is available from another source, please explain.

The Foundation does not fund teacher/clerical stipends, curriculum writing, or bus fares.

GRANT AGREEMENT

When submitting this grant application, I give permission for my name and/or district issued photo to be used by the WBLAEF for communication and marketing related projects, should I receive the grant. I will contact the Foundation separately if I do not wish to have my name and/or photo used.

LEAD APPLICANT SIGNATURE

If I /we receive this grant, I /we agree to provide a written evaluation of the project (including photos if available) or a 3 to 5 minute presentation to the Foundation Board of Directors at a monthly meeting. Within 2 months of the project’s completion, the evaluation or presentation must be submitted or arranged with the WBLAEF office.

LEAD APPLICANT SIGNATURE

Prior to submitting this application, I confirm my building principal has been notified and approves this application.

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