Classroom Grants

Classroom Grants fund innovative and creative classroom projects that enrich standard curriculum and directly enhance learning opportunities for students in Jordan School District.

Geographic Scope: Jordan School District, Utah

Program Goals:

• Enhance educational quality through creative and impactful classroom projects
• Support teacher innovation by funding ideas that lack financial resources
• Foster student engagement through dynamic and interactive learning experiences
• Reduce teacher out-of-pocket expenses (teachers spend average $673/year on supplies)

Eligibility:

• Licensed, full-time educators in Jordan District (Utah)
• Includes art, P.E., and music teachers
• Some exceptions for part-time educators considered case-by-case
• Educators may receive only one JEF grant per year

Funding Details:

• Individual limit: Up to $500 per educator
• Team applications: Multiple educators can combine limits (e.g., 3 educators = $1,500), but total cannot exceed $500 per educator
• DonorsChoose processing fees and suggested donations do not count toward maximum
• Funding ends when budget depleted or by December 10, 2026, whichever comes first
• Qualified grants awarded on "first come" basis

Funding Priorities:

• Classroom supplies (particularly sustainable equipment)
• All items must comply with district guidelines

Ineligible Items:

• Food/snack items
• Furniture for faculty (desks/chairs)
• Furniture and equipment for virtual home offices
• Salaries, honorariums, professional development, stipends, and travel

Material Ownership:

• ALL awarded materials belong to Jordan School District regardless of DonorsChoose policy
• Teacher/team has stewardship but not ownership
• Generally materials stay with awarded school
• If individual teacher transfers within district, they may request to take materials (principal decides)
• Team-awarded materials must remain with department/grade level at original school

Contact:

• Phone: 801-567-8125
• Email: foundation@jordandistrict.org
• Address: 3706 West 9800 South, South Jordan, UT 84009

Program Statistics:

• JEF funded 1,097 grants in 2023-2024
• Availability dependent on donor contributions

Timeline

• Applications open: August 1, 2026
• Deadline: October 15, 2026 (or sooner if funds depleted)
• Applying early is encouraged as funding is not guaranteed

Step-by-Step Process

Option 1: DonorsChoose Projects (Preferred)

1. Create a DonorsChoose account at donorschoose.org
2. Create your project on DonorsChoose
3. Maximum materials cost: $500 (DonorsChoose fees covered by JEF)
4. Complete Jordan Education Foundation Application Form
5. Insert DonorsChoose project link in Section 2 of JEF Application Form
6. Submit JEF application

Option 2: Non-DonorsChoose Projects

1. Skip DonorsChoose application if materials/licenses not available through DonorsChoose
2. Complete Jordan Education Foundation Application Form
3. Provide specific details and costs for your project
4. Submit JEF application

Materials & Ordering

If funded through DonorsChoose:

• DonorsChoose ships all awarded materials directly to school

If not funded through DonorsChoose:

• Teacher or team of teachers orders materials through school secretary
• Use Jordan District purchasing and accounting procedures

Required Documentation

• DonorsChoose project link (if applicable)
• Project details and costs (if not using DonorsChoose)
• Scoring rubric considerations

Available Resources

• Printable instructions
• Scoring rubric
• JEF Application Form