Deborah Prinz Educator Grants
Funding Amount
Varies by project
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMSD)
Focus Areas: Innovative educational projects that impact an entire grade level, school population, or academic discipline
Background: This grant program was named in honor of Deborah Prinz upon her retirement from the organization in 2018. The program founder's legacy continues to support innovative teaching and learning initiatives.
Award History:
- Winter 2026: $23,606 for 14 projects
- Fall 2025: $61,912 for 41 projects
- Winter 2025: $24,903 for 18 projects
- Fall 2024: $49,890 for 32 projects
- Winter 2024: $80,575 for 36 projects (record single round)
- Fall 2023: ~$31,000 for 22 projects
- Winter 2023: $37,000 for 15 projects
- Fall 2022: $77,400+ for 34 projects (after community direct funding)
Overall Program Statistics (1999-June 30, 2025):
- Total Funded: $1,718,133
- Total Grants Awarded: 1,296 grants
Eligibility: Educators and teams of educators in the South Orange-Maplewood School District
How to Apply
Application Process
Specific application details and deadlines are not provided in the available content. However, grants are awarded in two primary cycles:
- Fall cycle (applications typically due in summer)
- Winter/Deborah Prinz cycle (applications typically due in fall/early winter)
For current application deadlines, requirements, and submission procedures, contact the Achieve Foundation directly at director@achievefoundation.org or visit their website for the application portal.
What Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $43K
- Median grant
- $43K
Example grants
The School District of South Orange
$43K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Education
- K-12 schools
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