Excel, New Horizons, Arts, Technology, Educator Enrichment (AKA STEPS) and Ventures Grant

The Hamilton Education Foundation (HEF) supports educational enrichment for students and educators in the Hamilton School District through various grants. Among these are New Horizons Grants for innovative classroom projects, Excel Grants for cultural and educational initiatives, and Technology Grants for tech-related projects. Additional funding is available for arts programs and educator enrichment opportunities. Established in 1991, HEF has raised over $2.5 million to inspire creativity and academic excellence within the community.

Individuals, businesses, and organizations have been the cornerstone of this generous support, granting HEF over $2.5 million for workshops, projects, grants, and recognitions.
The vision of the Hamilton Education Foundation is to assist in achieving creative and academic excellence for the 21st Century through funding activities and projects for students and educators in the Hamilton School District.
NEW HORIZONS GRANTS up to $750 are available for unique, innovative classroom projects that enrich teaching and learning activities that benefit students. This is an opportunity to develop ideas for classroom enrichment not usually possible within the normal school budget restrictions.
EXCEL GRANTS from $751 and up are available to fund Cultural or Educational projects and equipment and/or resource costs for the classroom that are not possible within the normal school budget. Grants will be approved for innovative, creative, or unique projects that enrich or supplement teaching efforts and learning activities in the curriculum that directly benefit students.
TECHNOLOGY GRANTS from $751 and up are available to fund technology projects and/or equipment for the classroom or a course of study. These grants offer an opportunity to develop and implement projects not usually possible within the normal school budget. Grants will be approved for creative and innovative proposals in which technology will enrich or supplement teaching efforts and learning activities that directly benefit students.
Grants for the Arts
GRANTS FOR THE ARTS (formerly Performance in the HFAC & Grants for the Arts) from $751 and up are available for enrichment programs for the Arts. These may include fine arts, performing arts, artists outside the school district, and community-based events.
EDUCATOR ENRICHMENT GRANTS (formerly STEPS) is a program for teachers interested in attending off-campus seminars, workshops, conferences, or externships. (It does not include continuing professional education by enrolling in an institution or academic program.) Grants are up to $1,500, and a maximum of three grants per teacher per year.

Eligibility

Students and educators in the Hamilton School District.

Ineligibility

Grant requests that do not have an educational focus will not be considered for funding. Please note that travel expenses, food, and lodging are not eligible for reimbursement.