CMSD Get More Opportunities Fund

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    • In the fall of 2022, Cleveland Metropolitan School District received an unrestricted gift of $20,000,000.00 from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.  These funds, which will be managed by the Cleveland Foundation, will be distributed annually at no more than $4,000,000.00/year over the next five years.

      Have a good idea?

      Do you have a vision for making your school, your building, your department, your division, or your CMSD experience better for all?  We want to hear from you! Apply now to receive support for your idea. 

      The process for receiving funding is very competitive but very rewarding, so we encourage everyone to apply. 

      New applications times open:

      • October 1 - November 1: General & Travel
      • General & One-Time Investments: TBD
       

      For winning proposals, funds will be made directly to sponsoring departments or schools.

      • General Opportunities
      • Travel Opportunities
      • One-time Investment Opportunities

    • General – enrichment opportunities that align with Board policy, are age and developmentally appropriate and…

      • Benefit scholars (not including any type of trip)
      • Benefit educators (could be for 1 individual, employee group, school or department, or all CMSD employees)
      • If your idea involves purchasing any form of technology, and
        • relates to technology already in use by CMSD, please consult with Jeanelle Greene before submitting your application.
        • is new to CMSD, please consult with Shawn Braxton before submitting your application.
      • The minimum amount to request is $1000, except for driver’s license education

      Travel – enrichment opportunities that align with Board policy, are age and developmentally appropriate and…

      • Offer a benefit to participants and their development (academic, social, SEL, career, etc.)
      • Include clear spending plans (including price quotes from vendors)

      One-time investments – enrich opportunities that align with Board policy, are age and developmentally appropriate and meet CMSD standards

      • for all building alternations, site projects, and/or furniture requests, please consult with Hollie Dellisanti before submitting your application
      • If your idea involves purchasing any form of technology, and
        • relates to technology already in use by CMSD, please consult with Jeanelle Greene before submitting your application.
        • is new to CMSD, please consult with Shawn Braxton before submitting your application.

    • These funds are not intended to supplant other dollars (e.g., operational dollars, LFI capital). The Board reserves the right to amend the spending plan (timing and purposes) by way of a future resolution receiving support by majority vote of the Board  

      If you have any questions, please email Leo Serrano, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at getmorestdntoppfund@ClevelandMetroSchools.org.
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