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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 or more for 'super-worthy' requests

Deadline

May 31, 2026

53 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FCEF Super Grants

Purpose: Large, innovative grants intended to take the school system to the next level in a certain area and complement PTA/PTSA teacher grants.

Geographic Scope: Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS), Virginia

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 or more for "super-worthy" requests

Funding Focus: Projects that are:

  • For which funding is not available or is limited

  • Innovative or initiatives needing "seed" money to develop, or new equipment

  • Proven as valuable/worthwhile to the educational experience

  • A priority for the school system or for the students who will benefit from them

  • Benefit a large number of students, or a small number of at-risk/special population of students intensely

  • Provide direct educational benefit, readiness to learn benefit, or enhanced teaching approaches (may include staff development and training)

  • Will not become obsolete with pending school renovations

  • Preference given to projects with ongoing benefits

    • Eligibility: FCCPS staff members at all five schools

    Past Award Examples (2025-2026):

  • Tiny Tunes music program at Jessie Thackrey Preschool

  • Parkour equipment and curriculum at Mount Daniel Elementary

  • Hip-hop artist residency at Mount Daniel Elementary

  • Virginia history immersive learning resources at Oak Street Elementary

  • AI Explorers robotics program at Oak Street Elementary

  • Ukulele Flex music class at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School

  • Virtual museum field trips at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School

  • Precious Plastics recycling equipment at Meridian High School

  • Fab Lab tech upgrades at Meridian High School

  • Athletic injury recovery equipment at Meridian High School

  • eSports lab computers at Meridian High School

    • Contact Information:

  • Falls Church Education Foundation

  • Suzanne Hladky, Executive Director

  • 150 S. Washington St., Suite 400

  • Falls Church, VA 22046

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 703/248-5627

  • Fax: 703/248-5613

    • Website: fcedf.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Applications open in spring for the following school year (2026-2027 applications opening spring 2026)

    Submission Details: Specific application materials and process details not fully described in available content. Contact FCEF directly for current application portal and requirements.

    Required Information: Applications should include:

  • Project description and goals

  • How the project meets FCEF Super Grant criteria

  • Budget and itemized costs

  • Expected number of students to benefit

  • Evidence of educational value and alignment with school priorities

  • Timeline for implementation

  • Plans for sustainability and ongoing benefit

    • Selection Criteria: Reviewed by FCEF Board based on stated criteria above.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolseducationmusic-educationstem-educationrobotics

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