Rules
Examples of eligible Teacher Innovation Grants – get creative on items that will engage our students! Check out our new Scholar Impact Blog with stories on awarded grants at https://grpsf.org/blog/?e-filter-0766479-category=teacher-innovation-fund
- Is there a science tool that would make your study hands on instead of only something kids read about?
- Are there supplies we could support you with that will let kids build their own version/model of what you’re studying with them?
- Civics projects
- Field Trips
- Camp experiences
- Do you want to start or fund an afterschool club or enrichment experience?
Example of ineligible Teacher Innovation Fund request we do not fund:
- Apparel or T-Shirts
- Staff pay or artist stipends
- Snacks/food or water
- Water bottles
- Cleaning supplies or maitenance projects
- Basic PE equipment
- GRPS school budgeted items
The Foundation will accept mini-grant applications from classroom teachers only at this time. Grants will be awarded up to $500 to enhance curriculum or scholar experiences that make a positive impact on our students’ education. Our grant applications will be awarded two per year. Awards will be made in November 2026 and March 2027. Applications will be submitted on-line through our website www.grpsf.org.
All projects must be approved by the principal before submitting application. Applications will be reviewed by the GRPS Foundation Board of Directors and grant committee.
The Foundation reserves the right to change this process. Grants are a one-time award per school year and must be used in the same academic year.
The Foundation grants are funded by community donations. To help us spread the word about how grants enhance education in our community, successful grant applicants will be asked to provide an impact report including photographs, recipient narrative regarding the outcomes, quotes from impacted students, etc. These photographs and impact stories will be utilized by the Foundation in our various media releases.