Faculty and Staff Grants

Geographic Scope: East High School, Denver, CO

Focus Areas: Innovative classroom and extracurricular projects that enhance student learning experiences, including:

• Arts programs (sheet music, framing, guest artists, stage lighting)
• Business & Engineering (video equipment, 3D printers, supplies)
• Counseling & Social Work (life skills, university visits, art projects)
• Academic Programs (science research materials, equipment, field trips)

Eligibility: East High School faculty and staff

Award Information:

• Distributed each fall
• Approximately $50,000 annually
• 2025-26 school year: 35 grants approved for $73,077
• Impact: Over 5,000 East High students in 2025-26

Funding Categories (2025-26):

• Arts: $33,850 (2,295 student impact)
• Business & Engineering: $8,728 (409 student impact)
• Counseling & Social Work: $13,300 (381 student impact)
• Other Academic Programs: $18,199 (1,818 student impact)

Committee: Volunteer parents and community members review applications

Purpose: Support creative or impactful projects that inspire and elevate student learning, from hands-on science experiments to advanced technology programs

Organization: East Angel Foundation (501(c)3, Tax ID #32-0069773), PO Box 6015, Denver, CO 80206

Application Process

Submission Details:

• Applications reviewed annually by the Faculty & Staff Grants Committee
• Committee comprises volunteer parents and community members
• Decisions made in time for funding distribution each fall

Project Requirements:

• Projects must be innovative and impactful
• Must enhance student learning experiences
• Can support academic, artistic, and extracurricular programs

How to Apply:
Contact the East Angel Foundation for application procedures and deadlines:

• Email: grants@eastangelfoundation.org
• Address: PO Box 6015, Denver, CO 80206
• Phone: Contact foundation for details

What Gets Funded:

• Classroom materials and equipment
• Technology and learning tools
• Guest artists and instructors
• Equipment improvements
• Field trip tickets and travel
• Specialized supplies and programs

What May Not Be Funded:
The website does not specify exclusions, but focus is on learning-enhancing projects.