Applying for an Award

The Educational Enrichment Awards (EEA) Program provides funds for projects and activities that are outside the budget responsibility and/or capability of the School.

Friends of OSD (FOSD) was created not to replace or supplant the responsibilities of the State of Oregon which has administrative responsibility for the School. Rather, FOSD operates as an independent nonprofit to assist OSD by enhancing the educational experience for students beyond the basic level of State funding, helping an already strong program reach even higher goals.

This process is open to all OSD staff. Instructions and application forms can be accessed from the FOSD website.

Submit an Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the application have to be for a totally new project?

A. No. You may apply to expand an innovative project you are already pursuing in your class(es) or on campus.

Q. Does the application have to be lengthy?

A. No. In fact, it is requested that the proposal be no more than 3 pages in length.

Q. Can someone help me write a proposal?

A. Yes. Board members are available to answer questions about your proposal and the EEA application. Please send an email to FOSD EEA XXXXXXXX with your questions and contact information.

Q. Must I first apply for other funding?

A. Not necessarily. You can apply for an FOSD EEA even if you have not asked elsewhere for funding. You do need to indicate on your application whether you have tried to get other funding. Applications must first be submitted to your supervisor and the OSD Director for review and consideration.

Q. Why are post-project evaluations so important?

Evaluation results are critical to FOSD’s final report to our grantors, and to our success at being re-funded. Grantors want to know their funds were well used for the benefit of the students and OSD. Please include all information requested on the Educational Enrichment Award Application Form, including all attachments, and required signatures and submit by email to FOSD EEA XXXXX.

The board will review applications at the first regularly scheduled meeting after submission and determine those that merit further consideration for funding. This review schedule may be subject to change.

Those that do not merit further consideration will be notified in writing of the board’s decision.

If further information is needed, board action may be postponed. The applicant may be asked to provide further information.

All successful applicants will be notified in writing. Educational Enrichment Award notification will include reporting requirements.