Education Grant Guidelines
The Regional Multicultural Magnet School Educational Foundation was formed in 1998 to provide support for the Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS). The RMMS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that serves the students of RMMS but it is a separate entity.

The mission of the foundation is to promote and enhance excellence in education at RMMS by providing independent financial support for innovative projects.

The goals for the foundation are to:

• provide funding for worthy educational projects, enrichment programs and other educational initiatives
• provide a means for friends of multicultural education to channel contributions to RMMS
• work in cooperation with the Magnet School community to identify and evaluate educational needs of RMMS
• enable alumni of RMMS to continue involvement and support for the school
  

The Foundation responds to financial needs in the RMMS community that aren't covered by the school's budget. The process begins with proposals submitted by an RMMS community member, including parents, caregivers on behalf of the students. The proposals are reviewed by our Board of Directors and funded to the extent our annual budget allows. After the board meeting you will be notified by letter of grant approval or denial.

• An applicant is limited to the submission of one grant application per calendar year regardless if the previous application was approved or denied.
• Please provide all information requested.
• The Foundation requires one (1) original complete typed application with supporting materials. We cannot accept email applications.
• Submit the grant application by October 15th for fall funding cycle and May 1st for spring funding cycle. Applications received after the deadline will be held for the next review period if applicable.
• Complete package should be addressed to:

  Sue Goldstein
  RMMS Foundation Mailbox
  One Bulkeley Place
  New London, CT 06320

• All components of the project, including shipping, need to be accounted for in the grant.
• Funds need to be used within the calendar year unless prior approval has been given by the Foundation.
• Purchases are arranged for through the Foundation's treasurer. If a reduction in any cost element is achieved by the applicant or a Board Member's efforts, the savings are not to be reallocated without prior concurrence with the Foundation.