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Now recruiting Academic Coaches for students in grades 2-8! Contact Terri at Terri.Wells@asheville.k12.nc.us
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The Foundation offers a variety of support for our teachers:
Micro Grants
Project Grants
Energy Education Grants
Teacher Scholarships
Student Academic Coaches
Teacher Support
Micro Grants
Grants under $200 for supplementary supplies in the classroom, only after school money has been exhausted.
To view previous awards, click here.

Micro Grant
Application (DOC)

Evaluation
Form (PDF)
Eligibility
Any employee of the Asheville City School System may apply.
Creative Ideas
- Procure supplies for energy related experiments
- Hold student led energy fair on renewable energy sources
- Fund a student team's participation in an energy related competition
Priority is given to purchases that may be re-used from year to year.
Application
To be reviewed a complete application (new or renewal) will include the following:
Application form.
Signature from the principal or head administrator.
Applicants must apply before the funds are needed. Return completed application to ACSF, PO Box 3196, Asheville, NC 28802 or by courier.
Criteria
To be reviewed a complete application (new or renewal) will include the following:
1. Impact on the classroom.
2. Value added to the system or employee.
3. Relative cost of program.
4. Fraction of total cost being requested.
For questions and/or additional information please contact us.
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Project Grants
Project Grants are large awards (over $200) for projects that have a significant impact on a large number of students.
To view previous awards, click here.
Grant applications are due June 12 and interviews take place in June for the following school year.

Project Grant
Application (DOC)

Evaluation
Form (PDF)
Eligibility
Any employee of the Asheville City School System may apply.
Creative Ideas
- Procure supplies for energy related experiments
- Hold student led energy fair on renewable energy sources
- Fund a student team's participation in an energy related competition
Teachers, watch your inboxes for grant applications. Applications will be due January 15, 2008 and winners will be notified February 1. If you don't receive an application by December 3 please contact the Foundation.
Our Grants Program, established in 1989, enables the Foundation to award grants to school personnel to fund creative and innovative projects that enhance the educational experience of our students. The program is funded by private contributions, special event proceeds and grants from the Janirve Foundation, Pepsi Cola, and Progress Energy.
Applicants for Foundation grants must be employees of Asheville City Schools.
Application
All submitted materials must be typed. To be reviewed a complete application (new or renewal) will include the following:
Application form (8 copies).
- Project Summary
- Narrative
- Goals and Outcomes
- Timeline
- Evaluation PLan
- Budget
Principal or Administrator signature.
Self addressed postcard that will be mailed back upon receipt of the application.
Applicants must apply before the funds are needed. Return completed application to ACSF, PO Box 3196, Asheville, NC 28802 or by courier.
Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following:
1. Impact on the classroom.
2. Value added to the system or employee.
3. Relative cost of program.
4. Fraction of total cost being requested.
For questions and/or additional information please contact us.
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Energy Education Grants
Energy Education Grants fund innovative classroom projects that increase students' energy knowledge and awareness.
School employees may apply on behalf of a classroom, department, or school. Requests may range from $100 to $2500.

Energy Education Grant Application
(DOC)
To view previous awards, click here.
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Teacher Scholarships
The Teacher Scholarship Program of the Asheville City Schools Foundation exists to help employees of the Asheville City School System pursue educational goals. Educational goals might include earning an additional degree or licensure or attending enrichment classes, seminars, or workshops.
Awards average $300 per semester. Awards are only allocated after completing the class for the semester and the transcript is submitted to the Foundation.

Teacher
Scholarship Application (DOC)

Renewal Recommendation (DOC)

Scholarship Disbursement
(DOC)
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Student Academic Coaches
We train Student Academic Coaches to mentor and support students by assisting them with a wide variety of tasks that support educational success including: organizational skills, navigation of the requirements for graduation, relationship building with teachers and school personnel, preparing for exams, homework help, and other necessary tasks for school success. Our Academic Coaches work with students during the school day. If one of your students would benefit from an Academic Coach, please fill out the request form and email it to terri.wells@asheville.k12.nc.us or send interoffice courier to Terri Wells at ACSF.

Academic Coach Request (DOC)
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