How Does It Work?
Through a very simple application process, K-12 teachers can apply for grant funding to provide enriching academic experiences. Typical grant awards range from $100-$1000. Grant applications are due by Nov. 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year.

Our objective is to encourage and support teachers who have great ideas for creative use of curriculum that will provide enhanced learning experiences for students. Grants enable the purchase of special materials and resources for the classroom and are intended to support projects that are not provided for within school budgets or through other means.

All grant recipients are expected to report on the expenditure of grant funds and results of the supported project within one year. Please send pictures of your project whenever possible.

Who Can Apply?
All Taylor School District K-12 teachers and principals are encouraged to apply. No more than one grant will be awarded per teacher or principal per school year.

Funding Priorities
A committee consisting of foundation directors review applications. Applications will be judged on the following criteria:

• Impact: Potential to improve student achievement; potential for continuation and/or
  replication; potential to enhance instructional skill
• Innovation: Creativity or project; innovative approach; academic objective aligned to
  curriculum context
• Planning: Clear plan for project implementation; teacher capability; cost effectiveness
  and realistic budget
• Existing Resources: Grant funding will not supplant existing funding – project cannot be achieved with existing school budget

Why Grants for Teachers?
Every day, teachers are faced with keeping children interested and challenged with few resources beyond basic curriculum. Limited school budgets often cannot support the creative ideas and enriching material teachers want to bring to their classrooms to meet students’ needs.

We recognize that students come from diverse backgrounds, have different learning styles and can benefit from creative learning opportunities and a deeper grounding in course material. By working together, we are impacting the ability of educators to create meaningful learning experiences for children throughout Taylor School District.

AFTER READING THE PRINCIPAL OR TEACHER GRANT GUIDELINES, FILL OUT THE INFORMATION NEEDED.