Every success story begins with a SPARK – a moment of inspiration, a bold idea, a meaningful conversation. In its second year, the Teacher Innovation Fund continued to ignite the SPARK of creativity and possibility in GRPS classrooms. During the 2024-2025 school year, we proudly funded 50 teachers, investing $24,912 in classroom innovation across the district.
These mini-grants empower educators to dream bigger-- bringing fresh ideas, hands-on projects, and engaging tools to life. From engineering projects to high school musicals, these grants help teachers go beyond the basics and spark new energy in their curricula. By providing resources not covered by district budgets, the Teacher Innovation Fund helps create equitable, exciting, and personalized learning environments where GRPS scholars thrive. We want to help you bring curriculum to life!
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 Fall grant applications will be accepted until October 15, 2025. Awards will be made in November 2025 and March 2026.