• The Process to Apply

    For 2025-26, a total of $3,634,668 million in Get More Opportunity Funds will be released and distributed across all CMSD schools by a formula based on each school's enrollment so that students at all schools will have an opportunity to benefit. Most schools can expect to receive a total amount ranging from $30,000 to $55,000.

    For round 1, applications will open for schools on September 24th, 2025 and are due by October 24th. The district will review the applications by November 7th, and by November 25th, under the principal's direction, a school-based review committee will review proposals submitted by students, parents, and staff from within the school community, ranging from a few hundred dollars up to the school's total share of the Fund, and make final decisions.  Allowable uses will be limited to those that directly benefit scholars in the current academic year. 

    Who can apply, and how

    Proposals may be submitted by staff, student(s), or parent(s) actively employed or enrolled at the school. Proposals will be submitted via an online form, available on this site from September 24th, 2025 - October 24th, 2025. Applications will close at noon on October 24th. 

    Proposals for Get More Opportunity Funds may involve enriching programs or experiences for scholars or investments in technology or equipment used by scholars. Applicants are encouraged to approach the process creatively and with local needs in mind. 

    In 2025-2026 and in future years, expenditures of Get More Opportunity Funds for the primary benefit of educators will not be considered, regardless of any indirect benefits to scholars.

    Proposal review process overview

    Any proposals requiring technology purchases or travel will be reviewed by the CMSD Central Office prior to being reviewed at the school level. Proposals will then be reviewed at the school level by a local review committee chaired by the school principal and consisting of students, parents, and staff. You are strongly encouraged to review the rubric before applying. Applications that do not meet the criteria will not be scored.

    View the Proposal Scoring Rubric -  English  |   Spanish

     

    *Important reminders for TRAVEL proposals

                 Overnight ratio requirement = 8:1 for K8 & 12:1 for High School 

                       Note: International Travel is based on companies' requirements 

     

    The committee will review each qualified proposal, following a standardized process.