Grants Office
Kristopher Theriault, Grants Administrator 134 Dulong Circle Chicopee, MA 01022 Ph. 594-3553
Grants
Welcome to the Chicopee Public Schools Grants Page
4 months ago
The Office of Grants provides fiscal and strategic support to schools and central offices to manage Federal, State, local and Private grants received by and housed in the Chicopee Public Schools while ensuring all grant dollars comply with regulations.
The Office of Grants provides fiscal and strategic support to schools and central offices to manage Federal, State, local and Private grants received by and housed in the Chicopee Public Schools while ensuring all grant dollars comply with regulations.
What is a grant?
- A grant is a sum of money given by a governmental or private organization to another organization or person for a specific purpose. In order to receive a grant, one must complete a grant application detailing plans on how the grant dollars will be used to achieve the specified purpose during the grant time period.
- Once received, grant programming and funding must adhere to the approved plans, the grant time period, all applicable local regulations and all fund regulations.
What is the the role of the office of grants?
Grants at the Chicopee Public Schools fund specific targeted initiatives, provide support to specific populations of students, and assure all students are receiving a high-quality and excellent education. Grant funds can be found at every school across the district, as well as in every central office department. The Office of Grants with all schools and departments across the district to build high-quality programs to support all students.
The Office of Grants is a part of the Superintendent of School Office, along with the Office Student Services, Office of Instruction and Accountability and the Business Office . Together, we work strategically and compliantly to build and manage a budget each year that best serves all students.