Classroom Grants

How to Apply for a Classroom Grant

1. Access the Application Portal
- Click the link on the ZEF website to access the new online grant application system
- Create an account if you don't have one

2. Review Required Documents
- Read the Classroom Grant Guidelines to understand eligibility and restrictions
- Review the Classroom Grants Rubric to understand evaluation criteria
- Incorporate all rubric areas into your application

3. Complete the Application
- Applications can be worked on over time and saved
- Invite colleagues to collaborate on applications if desired
- Submit electronically through the portal

4. Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Project narrative addressing rubric criteria
- Budget information
- Project overview (one to two sentences for press releases/social media)

5. Submit Application
- Submit by deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm
- Spring grants are for Summer/Fall semester projects
- Fall grants are for Spring semester projects

6. Post-Award Requirements
- Grant recipients must submit a Final Report online
- Complete report within four weeks of project completion or one year of grant award
- Failure to submit will impact eligibility for future grants

Grant Writing Support

• Get Grant Writing Tips available on the website
• Contact Catherine Moser at x11500 or zef@zcs.k12.in.us for questions