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2022-2023 GRANT FUNDING FOR HIGH IMPACT DE&I PROJECTS
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Organization Name :*
Y e ar Establishe d:*
Fiscal Age nt, if diffe re nt than abov e :*
Tax ID #:*
Docume nt Ce rtifying Fe de ral Tax-Exe mpt status, if applicable
Name of Exe cutiv e Dire ctor (or highe st le ade rship position)
Approximate Annual Budge t:
M ajor Source s of Funding:
M ission State me nt:
Numbe r of paid staff (full- or part-time ):
Numbe r of v olunte e rs:
Name of Board Pre side nt or Chair:
Organizational Le ade rship Chart *
Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:
PART 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Peace Academy of the Sciences and Arts
2018
None
830651198
501c3 nonprofit status letter federal.pdf 9.92MB
Noha Kolkailah
20,000
Donations
To inspire a deep understanding of self and others through a learning culture that celebrates creative
innovation, enriched collaborative experiences, and connection through core human values
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Noha Kolkailah
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Noha Kolkailah
Organization M ailing Addre ss:*
Phone :*
E-mail:*
Brie fly de scribe your organization’s mission, primary activ itie s, and ope rating structure s.
De scribe the community(ie s) your organization supports.
Name of DE&I Proje ct *
Est. numbe r of pe ople se rv e d through this proje ct:*
City
San Luis Obispo
State / Province / Region
CA
Postal / Zip Code
93406
Country
USA
Street Address
PO Box 13024
Address Line 2
805-540-0340
peaceacademyk12@gmail.com
Peace Academy of the Sciences and Arts is an educational entity that provides programming and services
to the extent which we are able, given our funds. Since Covid, we provide one week summer programming
but have been asked to expand back to the full summer as we did pre-Covid and also provide year-round
programming. To fulfill the needs of our community, we need more funding, recruitment of qualified staff,
and outreach to underserved members of our community.
Our K-12 content is built on the foundation of Peace Academy's 3 Pillars of Compassionate Leadership:
Self-Awareness, Global Citizenship, Social Justice & Environmental Stewardship. Our curriculum is created
based on Zaretta Hammond’s Dimensions of Equity to foster social harmony and critical consciousness
within the dominant culture and to cultivate a sense of belonging, self-advocacy and independent learning
for underserved learners.
While building bridges of respect for each other and the environment, students experience the richness of
peaceful coexistence among diverse people, including all faiths, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. Our
programs are designed for students to strengthen individuality, seek their potential, and maximize their
opportunity to learn and contribute.
Students are empowered to learn more about each other, embrace differences, and learn how to build on
each other's strengths in a way that inspires creative innovation. We believe that when children learn our
fundamental similarities, an appreciation for our differences emerges. We model for the world how our
differences make us stronger, how to build on each other’s strengths, and how coexistence can be the
pathway to peace.
Peace Academy teachers honors each students identity by designing academic and non-academic
experiences that ground them in a sense of belonging. Through these experiences, our children become
resilient leaders who grasp the complexities of humanity and attain a better understanding of the world in
which we live.
Please be specif ic in the population and geographic area.
PASA aims to serve diverse student populations in San Luis Obispo County with a focus on the most
underrepresented BIPOC families of SLO City. Annually, an average of one third of our students attend on
full or partial scholarship. The community has been very supportive with donations to help maintain our
programming and scholarship fund.
PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION
Academic and Leadership Enrichment Programming
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Est. numbe r of SLO CITY RESIDENTS se rv e d through this proje ct *
Total Proje ct Cost:*
AM OUNT OF CITY FUNDING REQUESTED:*
De scribe your propose d proje ct or program.
De scribe the community the proje ct will support.
De scribe the e quity gaps and community ne e ds this proje ct will addre ss.
In the table below briefly list 2-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success or
measurable outcomes.
M e thods of Ev aluation Indicators of Succe ss / M e asurable Outcome s
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31,000
31,000
Specify w hat the requested f unds w ill be used f or, the need for this project, the number of people impacted. Include a project plan, if available.
Our overall vision is to provide students with a different narrative for their educational experience. Through
collaborative learning experiences and culturally responsive pedagogy, students discover their innate
leadership qualities and develop an understanding of the human condition. PASA students are empowered
to envision a community that recognizes and encourages diverse voices to create innovative solutions for
a more equitable and just society. The curriculum highlights BIPOC leaders and heroes, from all walks of
life, cultures, and faith backgrounds, locally and globally.
Since the pandemic, we have shortened our summer program from four weeks to one week and
supplemented with seasonal programming when resources are available. There is a need and demand for
longer programming but PASA's current staff does not have sufficient resources to do so.
Specify the population, location of services provided, and any other identif iers your proposed project w ill support.
PASA naturally attracts families who are activists in our community. Our current funds provide us with
limited opportunity for outreach. Nonetheless, our students collectively speak over nine languages every
summer and include children of low-socio economic background and children of color. PASA is designed to
provide a safe place for children of diverse voices to be affirmed, to converse, interact, and discuss social
justice matters without judgment or fear. These students have an opportunity to see themselves as leaders
for justice and change.
PASA’s goal is to serve the diverse student populations of San Luis Obispo, with a focus on serving the
needs of its most underserved/underrepresented BIPOC and groups who are historically marginalized
while also providing mainstream groups an opportunity to discover DEI perspectives.
Our academic programming focuses on mental health and socio-emotional well-being of some of our most
vulnerable students to heal the equity gaps in education and leadership. PASA provides children of
BIPOC, marginalized, low socio-economic, and underserved/underprivileged communities opportunities to
feel a sense of belonging and for their voices to be heard in ways that otherwise are not in schools and
dominant culture. These students are empowered to share, contribute, and be a part of an authentic
learning experience that leads to a full participation in society.
Each of our teachers is uniquely qualified with advanced degrees, training, and/or certifications in diversity
and/or cultural sustainability.
Financial equity gaps are dissolved via our scholarship fund. We also provide healthy snacks and meals
throughout the day for children.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
End of program student showcase event
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
Students showcase their progress and/or
acquisition of knowledge/skill on spectrum of
objectives
In the chart below, identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this
project, and their roles.
Name of Partne r Activ ity/Se rv ice The y Prov ide for This Proje ct
Prov ide the time line for this propose d proje ct.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
Number of participants
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
Each year, we reach or exceed full capacity or
have wait lists. Each year, we reach or exceed full
capacity (24 families per week per per 4-5
teachers) or have wait lists. PASA's other events
(such as family reunions and open house
orientations) are also very well attended.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
Survey results
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
Parent feedback is indicative of full satisfaction
with our program.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
Diversity ratios
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
Each year we have 5-9 different languages spoken
in our group of participants. This strengthens our
program and student exposure to diversity.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
Number of scholarships dispersed
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
Our fiscal health and community support allows us
to admit students in financially difficult situations to
attend our program at no cost. Each year, we
award 25-35% of our students either partial or full
scholarships. We have not turned down any
request for financial assistance. Student tuition is
used to pay teachers for their year-round
curriculum creation and planning
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
Diversity of governing body and teaching staff
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
We have increased the diversity of our teaching
staff by 50% to better reflect PASA's goals,
mission, and representation of our students
Example: ABC Business
Botanical Gardens
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Greatly discounted rental fees
Example: ABC Business
Carmel & Naccasha Attorneys
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Pro bono services
Example: ABC Business
Diversity Coalition of SLO County
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Annual contribution to scholarship fund
Example: ABC Business
Community Foundation of SLO County and Moca
Foundation
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Annual donation to support programming
Example: ABC Business
Bliss Cafe
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Healthy eating for a healthy planet, educational
partners
Example: ABC Business
Rock Harbor Marketing
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Greatly discounted services
De scribe your plan for sustainability be yond the City’s one -ye ar award funding, if applicable .
Using the table below, please provide a broadly-itemized budget for your project,
including the source of any matching funds.
Ite m De scription *Total Cost *Amount Prov ide d by
City Funds *
Amount of Othe r
Funds and Source of
Funding *
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9
10
*During application review , you may be asked for f urther f inancial information or f or proof of any matching f unds
De scribe the plan for promoting this proje ct within the City of San Luis Obispo.
September - February: Focus on PASA's growth and development
September - February: Decision on program themes for next summer
September - February: Seasonal programming with community partners
January - February: Website updates and preparation of summer applications
February/March: Summer registration begins
February - July: Community connections
February - June: Curriculum planning for summer program
June/July: Logistical planning for summer
July / August: Summer Program
August: Teacher debrief
Beyond this year, PASA's board will work on recruiting more teachers to allow for greater capacity and
duration of the summer program. With additional resources, we also plan to build 1) a sustainable systems
and 2) an understanding for the need of culturally responsive teaching that contextualizes social justice
within the core academic curriculum.
PASA is in search of the following positions:
1) a grant writer
2) an event coordinator to help grow the PASA community
3) a non-profit fundraising coordinator to help build and maintain an invested pool of donors
PART 3: PROJECT COST / BUDGET
Scholarships 2,000.00$2,000.00$0.00$
Teacher Compensation and
Payroll
6,000.00$6,000.00$0.00$
Program Supplies 3,000.00$3,000.00$0.00$
Venue Space 3,500.00$3,500.00$0.00$
Storage 1,500.00$1,500.00$0.00$
Outreach / Marketing/
Advertising
3,000.00$3,000.00$0.00$
New Position: Grant Writer
and Fundraising Coordinator
7,000.00$7,000.00$0.00$
Community Event Kickoff 3,000.00$3,000.00$0.00$
Insurance 2,000.00$2,000.00$0.00$
Total:31,000.00$31,000.00$0.00$
PART 4: AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY
With additional resources and paid experts to help with big ticket items, we plan on holding annual and
seasonal community events to reach more diverse pockets in our community. This will allow us to better
serve our families for a longer duration of time.
How will you highlight the City's support of your proje ct?
By signi ng thi s applicaon, I ce rfy that the i nformaon containe d w i thin is true and corre ct to the be st of my
know l e dge . I agre e to comply w i th the re quire me nts of the Ci ty of the San Lui s Obispo.
Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:*
Signature *
Title :*
Date :*
Upon receiving support from the city, Peace Academy will add the city's logo to the website's community
page as well as announce the award in social media, fliers, newsletters, emails, and other forms of
communication. In these communications, we will also describe how the city's support has helped Peace
Academy expand its programming. Finally, we will provide the city with updates on our progress.
PART 5: CERTIFICATION
Noha Kolkailah
President
8/30/2022