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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Deborah Prinz Educator Grants

Funder: Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood, NJ

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

    Contact: director@achievefoundation.org

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schools

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