Hempfield Teacher Grants
The Hempfield Foundation grant program is designed to enrich and enhance the lives of students in the classroom by allowing teachers to try creative ideas without incurring financial burden. Grants are intended to fund a variety of innovative programs in all disciplines, including but not limited to the visual and performing arts, student athletics, counseling, learning support, libraries, career and technical education, and core academic initiatives.
For each school year, there are two opportunities to apply for a HF grant:
- Round 1 is mid-April – July 1 prior to the start of the next school year with awards being announced by the end of August.
- Round 2 is mid-November – December 31 during the school year with awards being announced by mid-February.
Applications must align with the Hempfield School District curriculum and comprehensive plan and support programs or initiatives that are research-based, creative, innovative, motivational, enriching and instructional.*
*Please note that applications may not include funds for graduate study work, capital improvements projects directed by the Superintendent, training or conferences, food, prizes and/or incentives, teacher stipends or instructional materials that are not already budgeted for by the school district.
HSD Staff may serve as a sponsor for and submit grant ideas on behalf a student(s).
As a general rule, grant applications will be considered up to a maximum of $3,000. However, The foundation may increase the maximum grant amount for projects or initiatives that it deems will have a significant district or school-wide impact. The foundation also reserves the right to fund a grant, either fully or partially, depending on the resources available to the foundation.
Grant Applications must be submitted through the portal created by the Hempfield School District.
Interested in joining the Hempfield Foundation Board? Please contact Scott Bishop, Executive Director at [email protected].
