FAQ
Grants FAQ (4)
FAQ regarding grants.
- I'd like to apply for a grant, but my project does not "fit" into any current initiatives. Should I send my proposal anyway?
- The Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited proposals. Please contact your local library, the Idaho Community Foundation (see question below), or websites like The Foundation Center for more information on possible funding sources.
- Who does the Foundation fund?
- The Foundation makes grants to organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under section 509 (a) of that code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or to for-profit organizations.
- What is the size of the grants awarded annually?
- The sizes of our grants vary. The Foundation does not fund grants for under $25,000. For smaller grants, please contact your local library, the Idaho Community Foundation, or websites like The Foundation Center for more information on possible funding sources.
- What activities doesn't the Foundation fund?
- The Foundation does not fund projects outside the state of Idaho, projects not focused on education, scholarships or grants to individuals, projects that replace federal, state, or local funding responsibilities, including public school facilities.
Idaho Parent Resource FAQ (5)
- How much television and technology is too much?
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no television for children under two years old, and no more than one to two hours a day of television (and other media) for children over two years old. AAP also recommends a "media free zone" for children's bedrooms, keeping them free of TV, computers, and video games.
- How do I keep my child interested in school?
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Stay involved. When the parent stays involved in their child's education, the student will stay involved in school. Asking questions is one simple way to do this. Try to ask questions that can't be answered with a simple yes, no, or fine. Questions like, "What was the best part of your day?" "What was the worst part of your day?" "What did your teacher say about your math homework?" or "How did soccer practice go?" encourage good conversations. In this way, kids see that their parents care about school and are there to support them.
- How do I find out what the graduation requirements are for my 10th grader?
- Every school district publishes a handbook that shows graduation requirements for that district. In many cases, a digital version of the handbook is posted on the district's web site or individual school web sites.
- How much math should students take?
- To keep all the doors open, it's best to take as much math as possible. That's true whether your student plans to go into the job market, community college, technical college, or to a four-year college.
- My child hates math. What do I do?
- First, make sure you develop a positive family attitude toward math. You can nurture their curiosity and interest in learning new things. Adding age-appropriate puzzles, books, and other material can help give your home a math focus. Math can be difficult. Teach them they need to persevere when things are tough. By sticking with it, they'll learn confidence.