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The Christian Keepers Homeschool Curriculum Funding
Program
provides
Christian-based curriculum
and homeschool material
funding on a nondiscretionary
basis to eligible
applicants to assist in a Christian-based education
of homeschool families and individuals.
The purpose of the curriculum funding is to provide
low-income families in financial need the ability to
receive and order books and materials for the
purpose
of Christian-based homeschooling. The amount
of
each curriculum funding will be between $300.00
and $1800.00. This number will be based on the
maximum number of six (6) children allotted for each
eligible
family ($300.00/per eligible child).
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Eligibility
Criteria
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To be considered for homeschool curriculum funding, you
must show:
o
Critical financial need ($65,000 or less adjusted
annual
gross income per family)
o
U.S. Citizen and reside in the United States
o
Applicants/students in the process or actively
pursuing
a homeschool education
o
Completed application form (including all required
financial documentations and at least two
references
which attest to the applicant(s) need.)
Selection Process
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The Curriculum Fund Committee will
consider these
criteria in making their
selection:
o
Demonstration of financial need with required
documentation. (i.e. tax statements, paycheck stubs)
o
Proof of U.S. citizenship of all eligible applicants
o
Two personal references
to in order to attest to
your particular circumstances,
your character, and your level of need.
o
All applications are considered on a first-come,
first-served basis
Deadline to Apply
(SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS)
o
Participants should apply as soon as possible after the
application submission process opens through the website
registration.
Notification
o
All applicants will be notified on the status of the
applications within 4-6 weeks after the application
deadline set each year.
Number of Awards
o
Varies - Based on the availability of funds.
Amount of Awards
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The minimum amount each eligible student/child
will
receive is $300.00/per year. The maximum
amount each
family could receive in curriculum funding is $1800.00,
which is based on the
maximum number of six (6)
children/students
per family.
Method of Distribution and Guidelines
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A formal letter of acceptance will be sent to each
awarded recipient, which will include the following:
o
The specific amount awarded in curriculum funding
o
A complete explanation of the terms of the
curriculum
funding
o
A list of all approved curriculum sources
o
Procedure of ordering curriculum and materials
o
Process of receiving ordered curriculum and how
to
handle returns and/or exchanges in material
o
Procedures and guidelines if the terms of the
award are
violated or forfeited
All curriculum funds are paid directly to an
approved
homeschool curriculum distributor
the recipient has
chosen and no monies are paid directly to a student
and/or family of an eligible applicant. Any excess of
funds are redistributed towards other eligible
applicants. Any return of homeschool materials, books
and supplies shall be refunded entirely back to
Christian Keepers Homeschool Fund, and will be used for
the sole purpose of re-ordering materials, books and
supplies within a 30-day time frame.
If the applicant does not use these set funds within
the
30-day time frame, the applicant forfeits any amount not
used. All forfeited amounts will be
used for the sole
purpose of redistribution to other eligible applicants.
No applicant will be allowed
to apply for any additional
funding within the same calendar year, including any
recipient which may
have forfeited any amount of
curriculum funding.
All records of curriculum funds paid
out will be kept securely and accurately in the
company’s data base.
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