Funding Amount

Varies by cycle (e.g., $10,000-$12,395+ awarded per cycle)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CEF Teacher Grants

Organization: Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF)

Geographic Scope: Chelsea School District, Michigan

Purpose: Funds innovative educational projects, programs, and supplies for Chelsea School District teachers, administrators, and students across all school buildings (elementary, middle, and high schools).

Eligible Applicants: Chelsea School District teachers and administrators only

Grant Focus Areas:

  • Classroom libraries and leveled books

  • Art supplies and materials

  • Technology and equipment

  • Student support programs (sensory rooms, WEB programs)

  • Field trip scholarships

  • Curriculum materials and manipulatives

  • Special education resources

  • STEM/robotics programs

  • Professional development initiatives
  • Award Examples:

  • Strength, Speed and Conditioning programs: $600

  • Classroom library extensions: $500-$1,483

  • Equipment for sensory rooms: $2,000

  • Series books and leveled reading materials: $500-$1,232

  • 6th Grade Camp Trip Scholarships: $1,000
  • Application Cycles: CEF typically offers multiple grant cycles per school year. In 2020-2021, three cycles were offered (October, January, April). Windows are typically open for 1-2 weeks during each cycle.

    Contact: Lynn Fox (Board President) at president@chelseaeducationfoundation.org or cefboard@chelseaeducationfoundation.org

    Background: Since 1990, CEF has funded over 600 grant programs and impacted over 46,000 students in the Chelsea School District.

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a Chelsea School District teacher or administrator
    2. Watch for Application Windows: Monitor www.chelseaeducationfoundation.org for announcement of grant cycles (typically announced 1-2 weeks before applications open)
    3. Submit Application: Complete grant application during the open window (typically 1-2 weeks)
    4. Required Information: Application should include:
    - Project/program description
    - Grant amount requested
    - How funds will benefit students
    - Building and grade level information
    5. Review Process: CEF board reviews applications and awards grants
    6. Notification: Grant winners are notified and announced

    Multiple Cycles: CEF offers multiple opportunities per school year to remain flexible and responsive to changing needs.

    Contact for Details: president@chelseaeducationfoundation.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolseducationstem-education

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