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Grant Opportunities 
 
Each year, the Dallastown Area Educational Foundation funds one or more Educational Opportunity Grants of up to $1,000 from its discretionary funds for projects that expand academic and cultural opportunities for students in the Dallastown Area School District. 
 
To make the greatest impact with limited funds, Dallastown Area Educational Foundation has chosen the following two focus areas for Educational Opportunity Grants: 
  1. Educational/Academic Improvement Opportunities for Students
  2. Cultural Opportunities for Students

The following Guiding Principles identify key characteristics and expectations of successful grant applications:

  1. Exhibit innovation
  2. Complement in-school experiences
  3. Transfer knowledge to other students and/or groups
  4. Foster appreciation for learning
  5. Enhance understanding of history, culture and/or the arts
  6. Demonstrate “Best Practices” in design, implementation, evaluation
  7. Leverage existing resources
  8. Benefit students, our community and our society
  9. Stimulate life-long learning

In addition, the Dallastown Area Educational Foundation is an approved Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) organization regulated by the program requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.  Businesses may make contributions and be considered for Educational Improvement Tax Credits upon application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.  Guidelines are accessible by link:  Educational Improvement Tax Credit.   The Dallastown Area Educational Foundation has awarded EITC Grants of up to $2,000 each totaling more than $20,000 in 2009. 

For additional information, contact Donna Devlin, Treasurer, Dallastown Area Educational Foundation, 700 New School Lane, Dallastown, PA 17313.