How much funding does Excellence in Equity Grants provide?

Excellence in Equity Grants provides $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Excellence in Equity Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Excellence in Equity Grants?

Eligible applicants: MPS schools (teams including parents, teachers, and administrators).

Excellence in Equity Grants

The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence Inc

Foundation Grants for K-12 Schools Educational Equity Grants Social Justice Grants

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

MPS schools (teams including parents, teachers, and administrators)

Overview

MFEE awards grants to support social justice and equity initiatives in Montclair Public Schools. These competitive grants support schools working to advance racial literacy, anti-racist education, and social justice curriculum design.

Geographic Scope: Montclair Public Schools, New Jersey

Focus Areas:

Social justice curriculum design and implementation
Racial literacy building
Anti-racist education
School-wide professional development on addressing racial bias
Culturally responsive teaching
Student-led action projects

Eligible Applicants:

MPS schools (teams including parents, teachers, and administrators)

Key Features:

Multi-year planning and implementation support
Collaboration with Montclair State University experts when applicable
Professional development for teachers
Parent engagement and workshops
Focus on developmentally appropriate instruction
Emphasis on sustainable, district-shareable work

Recent Award Examples:

Nishuane Elementary School (2024, $10,000): Social justice curriculum for K-2 using "Using Their Words: The Six Elements of Social Justice Curriculum Design" framework. Led by Dr. Bree Picower and Tanya Maloney from Montclair State University. Includes parent workshops.
Northeast Elementary School: $10,000 grant to build stronger racial literacy, provide school-wide professional development to address racial bias, and host facilitated critical analysis groups around "Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity."
Charles H. Bullock Elementary School (2022, $10,000): Social justice-focused arts program (inaugural award)

Contact Information:

Email: info@mfee.org
Phone: 877-442-6333
Website: mfee.org

What The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $233K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $252–$193K

By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: Montclair, NJ.

Example grants

Initiatives That Benefit the Entire Montclair Public School District · Montclair, NJ

Grants are awarded to the montclair public schools for use by faculty

$193K
Educational Excellence Grants · Montclair, NJ

Grants are awarded to the montclair public schools for use by faculty

$35K
Turner Social and Emotional Learning Grants · Montclair, NJ

Grants are awarded to the montclair public schools for use by faculty

$5,355
Greenwald Professional Development Grants · Montclair, NJ

Grants are awarded to the montclair public schools for use by faculty

$252