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Grants

Grants Development

The Grants Development team is committed to advancing equity across Framingham Public Schools by securing, managing, and aligning resources that support all students. Working hand-in-hand with FPS departments, the team oversees key federal funding streams and supports every stage of the grant lifecycle—from identifying opportunities to ensuring compliance and managing budgets.

You must contact Kate Fiore and Lincoln Lynch before applying for a grant.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kate Fiore
Grants Financial Manager
Phone: 508-626-9120

Types of Available Grants

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Competitive Grant

  • For applicants that meet the specific criteria listed in the RFP.
  • Reading teams and rating sheets are used in the structured review process.
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Non-Competitive Grant

  • Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Has a limited number of recipients based on eligibility criteria.
  • Provides continuous funding to the same participants at a higher level of support.
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Continuation Grant

  • Grants that were initially competitive and are funded across multiple years.
  • Recipients are awarded funds at the same level for the following year upon meeting milestone requirements.
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Entitlement Grant

  • Awarded on the basis of formulas set forth in state or federal laws and regulations.
  • Recipients are entitled to receive funds if they comply with all programmatic requirements in the RFP.

Applying for a Grant?

Please follow these steps to complete your application process

  • Step 1

    Search for a grant specified to your needs.

    NOTE: 501(c) grants can only be applied for by the PTO.
  • Step 2

    Complete the Grants Development/Intent Form once the decision to apply for a grant has been made.

  • Step 3

    Complete the grant application and designate who the Grant Manager (GM) will be.

  • Step 4

    Submit the grant application to the GDO Team for programmatic and financial review and to obtain required signatures. The team will contact the GM via email when the application is ready for submission.

  • Step 5

    GM must notify the GDO Team on the grant application status of approval so it can be set up in the system.

  • Step 6

    After grant approval, GDO's Grant Financial Manager will set up an account for the grant under MUNIS. Immediate notification of account setup will follow to allow the GM to spend down funds.

  • Step 7

    If the grant involves contractual services, a Service Agreement Form must be submitted before services begin.

  • Step 8

    An End-of-the-Year report summarizing the grant’s effectiveness will be requested.

  • Step 9

    Upon completion of funds, the GDO Team will close out the grant. The grant process is complete!