Hempfield Teacher Grants

Grant Application Criteria:

• Applications must align with the Hempfield School District curriculum and comprehensive plan and be for innovative, research-based programs
• They should fund instructional materials that are not already budgeted for by the school district and include a list of matching grants or any additional funding sources that will be used toward the activities funded by the grant if applicable
• Applications may not include funds for graduate study work, capital improvements projects directed by the Superintendent, training or conferences, food, prizes and/or incentives or teacher stipends
• HSD Staff may serve as a sponsor for and submit grant ideas on behalf a student(s)
• Applications must be approved by the applicant's building principal/direct supervisor, the curriculum supervisor for the grade level served by the grant, and the Director of Instructional Technology (if there is a technology component such as an app, computer hardware or software, online programming, etc.)
• For complete instructions on how to submit a teacher grant application, please click here

Grant Application Approval Process:

• There will be two opportunities for grant applications to be submitted: mid/late April – late June/early July prior to the start of the next school year and November 15 – December 15 during the school year. Generally, grants will be awarded in August and January
• The foundation may adjust these time frames if circumstances warrant
• Hempfield School District staff may submit one grant application for each school year
• Grant applications will be evaluated by the Hempfield Foundation Board

Grant Awards:

• Generally, grant applications will be considered up to a maximum of $3,000. However, the foundation may increase the maximum grant amount. The foundation also reserves the right to partially fund a grant, depending on the resources available
• Successful grant applicants will be notified via email
• Once approved, an applicant should contact their building admin to continue forward with the grant process

Responsibilities of Grant Recipients:

Grant recipients are asked to invite the foundation to visit the classroom/school where the grant monies will be used and provide a brief summary to the foundation outlining the grant's impact

Submission of Grant Application:

• All grant applications are to be submitted through the school district as provided for in their grant application process