Celebrate Education Grants

Celebrate Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The Celebrate Education Grants aim to enhance educational excellence in Oshkosh area schools by providing funding opportunities ranging from $500 to $2,000. Collaborating with community partners, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation supports teachers in accessing necessary resources, with grant recipients celebrated at the annual Celebrate Education event. Eligible applicants include public and parochial school teachers within the district, focusing on projects that inspire and enrich the educational experience for students.

Overview

Celebrate Education Grants Purpose: To foster educational excellence in the Oshkosh area schools, public and parochial, by funding educational opportunities. Range of grantmaking: Grant awards typically range from $500 to $2,000 Overview Together with our community partners – Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis and the Oshkosh Area School District Education Foundation – the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is dedicated to helping teachers find the resources they need. Grant recipients are honored at the annual Celebrate Education event. Criteria Project displays measurable impact and outcomes (clearly stated objectives and methods)Project is appropriate and approved for school useProject enriches the educational experience; motivates or inspires students; fills a specific need; demonstrates a sense of community; and is fun for kidsProject is reasonable and cost-effectiveTwo grants are available specifically for history/social studies teachers and their classrooms for local and state history projects/programs

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Geographic scope: Schools within geographic borders of the Oshkosh Area School DistrictPublic and parochial school teachers (4K through grade 12) at schools within the geographic borders of the Oshkosh Area School District are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Renovation of facilitiesCapital equipment (CD players, video cameras, computer hardware, smartboards, etc.), unless they are an integral part of an innovative activityTuition for academic degree programs or classesSupplanting school budget itemsMandated programs and activitiesTrips and travel expensesSports programs, unless part of a health and wellness program