Fayetteville Public Education Foundation: Standard and Pendergraft Grants

Q: How much funding does Fayetteville Public Education Foundation: Standard and Pendergraft Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Fayetteville Public Education Foundation: Standard and Pendergraft Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Fayetteville Public Education Foundation: Standard and Pendergraft Grants?

Eligible applicants: Any educator or staff employed by the Fayetteville School District or any parent group in partnership with an educator can apply for a grant. Not funded: Ineligible Projects; Projects completed or currently covered under district/school/building/department budgets; Fundraising; Direct donations or grants to individuals; Furniture (desks, chairs, etc.) unless it can be demonstrated that such expenditures are outside of building budget; Conference sports programs.

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Grants are awarded twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring You may apply for both the Pendergraft Grant and a Standard Grant in one grant cycle.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Any educator or staff employed by the Fayetteville School District or any parent group in partnership with an educator can apply for a grant

Other requirements

_ You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.fayedfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Grant-Guidelines.docx.pdf).
In addition, nonprofit organizations engaged in collaborative projects serving FPS students may also apply
FPEF requires grantees to promote their projects
FPEF may request grantees to participate in videos, press events, and/or other projects to promote and showcase the supported Fayetteville Public Education Foundation award

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Ineligible Projects
Not eligible: Projects completed or currently covered under district/school/building/department budgets
Not eligible: Fundraising
Not eligible: Direct donations or grants to individuals
Not eligible: Furniture (desks, chairs, etc.) unless it can be demonstrated that such expenditures are outside of building budget
Not eligible: Conference sports programs

Overview

_NOTE: Complete the Fayetteville Public School District's Intent to Apply Form. You must receive approval of your project before starting your grant application._

Background

The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation was established by dedicated alumni, parents and community members to further enhance the exceptional educational experience for which Fayetteville Public Schools are known.

The Foundation has a $4 million endowment to provide grants to teachers and staff for innovative and pioneering programs that academically enrich our student’s education experience. This investment in education guarantees vital programs will remain in place for future generations of Fayetteville’s students.

Grants

The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation will fund high-impact projects that demonstrate innovative, pioneering, and transformative benefits for Fayetteville students.

Generally, grants are awarded for one grant cycle. If funding is necessary for multi-year or multi cycle programs, the applicant must provide a plan for sustaining the project beyond the grant cycle.

Grants are awarded twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring You may apply for both the Pendergraft Grant and a Standard Grant in one grant cycle. However, these applications MUST be separate projects and CANNOT supplement one another.

Standard grant

Request amount – up to $10,000
Standard grants are implemented during the semester in which they are awarded.
Request amount – $10,000 to $25,000
Pendergraft Grants can be implemented over 12 months.
Pendergraft activities must serve one of the following: the District, a school or group of schools, a department, a whole grade, or multiple grades.
1 to 2 projects funded per year
The Pendergraft Grant is a highly competitive application. Applications must include projects that reach a wider number of students.

Eligibility

_ You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.
_

Any educator or staff employed by the Fayetteville School District or any parent group in partnership with an educator can apply for a grant. In addition, nonprofit organizations engaged in collaborative projects serving FPS students may also apply.
FPEF requires grantees to promote their projects.
- FPEF may request grantees to participate in videos, press events, and/or other projects to promote and showcase the supported Fayetteville Public Education Foundation award.

Ineligibility

Ineligible Projects
- Projects completed or currently covered under district/school/building/department budgets
- Fundraising
- Direct donations or grants to individuals
- Furniture (desks, chairs, etc.) unless it can be demonstrated that such expenditures are outside of building budget
- Conference sports programs