Education Grant

Geographic Scope: Somers, Connecticut - available to teachers and administrators in Somers elementary, middle and high schools

Program Description: Grants for program development and onetime capital expenditures designed to benefit a large number of students. Requests are submitted twice a year during fall and spring semesters.

What is Funded:

• Program development
• Onetime capital expenditures
• Equipment and materials
• Educational initiatives
• Speaker fees and workshops

Eligibility Requirements:

• Faculty and administration in Somers schools
• Grants must benefit a large number of students
• Cannot be a recurring request

Application Process:

• Submitted twice yearly (fall and spring semesters)
• Submitted via online format
• Requests are assessed by the pertinent principal and Superintendent of Schools
• Grant Review Committee assesses each grant and makes recommendations to full board
• For requests greater than $3,000, faculty members are asked to give a presentation to the full board

Recent Awards (Fall 2024 - $55,900 total):

• Attendance Matters (SHS) - chronic absenteeism counseling initiative
• Xylophone Troop (SES) - after-school percussion program
• History Challenge (MBA) - student competition participation
• Inspiring Kindness (SES) - speaker program on kindness and empathy
• Voice Recorders (MBA) - advanced English student project materials
• Soundproofing for Music Practice (MBA) - music practice room improvements
• Mobile Makerspaces (SES) - project-based learning tools
• Nonfiction Books for the LMC (SHS) - library collection updates

Recent Awards (Spring 2025 - $17,636 total):

• Vending STEM Experiences (SES) - STEM activity vending machine
• Learning Games (SHS) - games supporting student learning

How to Apply

1. Faculty/Administration prepare written grant request
2. Submit via online format during application periods:
   • Fall semester (deadline typically July 1)
   • Spring semester (deadline typically around January)
3. Request is assessed by pertinent principal and Superintendent of Schools
4. Grant Review Committee evaluates each application
5. For grants requesting more than $3,000:
   • Faculty member(s) must give presentation to full board
6. Board of Directors makes final decision

Required Materials: Not specifically detailed in provided materials

Submission Format: Online format

Additional Information: Specific application deadlines and detailed submission requirements not provided in materials