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Funding Amount

Up to $500 per individual educator; up to $500 per educator in team applications

Deadline

October 15, 2026

190 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Classroom Grants

Overview: 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

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

      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
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schoolsacademic-enrichment

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