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The Abbot Academy Association
was established with one million dollars from Abbot Academy's
unrestricted funds in June 1973, as part of the merger agreement
between Abbot Academy and Phillips Academy. The association
operates as an internal foundation with its own board of directors.
Its goal is to preserve the history, standards, tradition
and name of Abbot Academy by funding new educational ventures
at the combined school.
A few examples of past support
include: the creation of Graham House, the establishment of
the Associate Dean of Residence for Health Issues, promotion
of diversity in recruitment, Black Arts Weekend, student leadership
conference, co-education celebration and speakers series,
studies for computer use in several departments, Latin American
Studies program, Summer Russian Language and Culture workshop,
Headmaster's Symposium, Steering Committee and the Brace Center.
Income from the Abbot Academy
Fund is used to provide initial funding for projects consistent
with the traditions and ideals of Abbot Academy, and with
the current needs of Phillips Academy. The association seeks
to support the fullest realization of co-education. Its concern
is the nourishment of the individual's potential within a
residential academic community. Grants are made in the following
general areas:
- Exploratory approaches to education, particularly
in the realm of human behavior;
- Studies in the learning and development
processes of youth;
- Social and recreational opportunities
for students not otherwise provided for, particularly in
sports, the creative arts, music, drama, and the humanities;
- Opportunities for increased informal communication
among and between students, faculty, administration, and
community;
- Such other projects as may benefit the
quality of life at Phillips Academy.
Funding is limited to projects
undertaken for the benefit of Phillips Academy and consistent
with the goals of the association. A single project will not
be funded for more than three years. [Past
Proposals]
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Individuals or groups may apply.
Faculty, staff and students of Phillips Academy are eligible,
but students must apply along with a faculty sponsor. Applications
will not be considered unless they include all required material
(see directions under How to Submit a Proposal).
SELECTION
PROCEDURE
Grants are made twice
annually. Applications are reviewed by the Directors of the
Association in consultation with the Head of School. The board
favors proposals that show careful planning and a precise
budget.
Completed applications must be
submitted to the Dean of Studies Office before 4:00 p.m. on
the Tuesday following spring break (for spring proposals) and
a Friday in mid-October (for fall proposals). The current
proposal form will have the exact dates.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS
THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(click here for the electronic version)
Include name, position, two-sentence
summary of proposal and amount requested. Mark fiscal year
for which funds have been requested. Funds for each fiscal
year become available after July 1 and must be spent by June
30.
(a) IF YOU ARE
A STUDENT
You must consult with a faculty sponsor. The faculty sponsor
must include his or her name and position on the proposal
summary sheet or submit a "proposal authorization form."
(b) IF YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR COMPUTER, VIDEO OR OTHER TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Your proposal and budget must be approved by the Director
of Technology. If approved, the proposal summary sheet needs
to be signed by the director or submit a "proposal authorization form."
(attach to the electronic proposal)
A type-written statement not exceeding
three pages. Include the following information:
(a) The goals of the project
and how they will be achieved; (b) A brief background statement
(how did the idea for the proposal develop); (c) The impact
of the project (those who will benefit (ie. faculty, department,
entire student body, students of a particular department,
parents, administration, other); (d) If the proposal is for
an on-going program, state where you will apply for future
funding; (e) As requests usually exceed available funds, please
state whether your project could begin with partial funding
and indicate which parts of the project need immediate support.
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Itemize the amount you will be
spending on individual salaries, materials, honoraria, and/or
equipment. Wherever possible, provide a precise figure instead
of an estimate.
- if you want to purchase a piece of equipment,
find out how much it costs;
- if you want to bring a speaker to campus,
check to see how much he or she will charge;
- if salaries are part of your budget, itemize
them by individual, showing hourly rate and number of hours.
Please note that we fund faculty and staff
salaries at the same level as the summer school, and cannot
fund student salaries at all. Do not over-estimate your budget.
You must spend funds within the fiscal year for which they are
requested. If you receive a grant and do not spend the entire
amount, you have tied up funds that could have gone to someone
else.
Current Proposal Form
Please contact Natalie Schorr if you have questions concerning your proposal.
Contact Tish Bouldin
if you have trouble retrieving a proposal form.
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