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Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation Grants

FOREST HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education Grants for Teachers

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 15, 2026

36 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation Grants

Geographic Scope: Forest Hills Public Schools District, Michigan

Purpose: The primary purpose of the Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation is to provide funds for educational activities and initiatives that enhance and enrich the educational experience for students. Grants help teachers and staff purchase items, goods, and/or materials that are needed but typically are not covered in a school's budget.

Eligibility: Staff members of Forest Hills Public Schools District

Focus Areas:

Programs and activities related to school curriculum and class offerings

Initiatives aligned with district guiding principles

Programs supporting all learners achieving their individual potential

Grants impacting the greatest number of students are viewed favorably

Interdisciplinary or integrated curricular projects preferred

Funding Priorities:

Technology hardware with direct correlation to learning outcomes and curriculum alignment (not just inventory increases)

Technology software/programs (with required approvals from technology department, director of instructional technology, and building principal/program director)

Books (with pre-approved book list and principal approval)

Educational materials, supplies, and equipment

Storage/preservation items (dust covers, storage units, shelves, etc.) as part of larger grant proposals

What Will NOT Be Funded:

Food, t-shirts, or other non-reusable items

Transportation fees

One-time speakers/performances

Retroactive funding

Technology hardware requests that are just inventory increases without curriculum correlation

Application Process Cycles:

Spring Cycle: Opens January 5; Applications due February 8; Committee review February 26; Board presentation March 12; Recipient notification March 13-31; Final expenditure/payment forms due May 15

Fall Cycle: (Dates not specified, but final expenditure reports due by December 15)

Review Criteria:
The Grants Committee uses a rubric to evaluate applications based on all submitted data and information.

Special Requirements:

Technology requests must include contact with technology department for preferred pricing, compatibility verification, and any additional fees (software, materials, training, hardware)

Physical structure changes require prior approval from director of maintenance and operations (Cory Anderson: coanderson@fhps.net)

All requests must include detailed budget descriptions with company quotes and shipping costs

Collaboration with other funding sources (PTOs, booster clubs, school committees, building funds) highly encouraged

If grant criteria change after approval, must be resubmitted for re-evaluation

Contact Information:

Phone: 616.493.8500 or 616.493.8969

For technology questions: Susan Bordewyk (Director of Instructional Technology): sbordewyck@fhps.net

For building/grounds changes: Cory Anderson (Director of Maintenance and Operations): coanderson@fhps.net

Address: 600 Forest Hill Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

#### Spring Cycle Timeline (Example: 2026)
1. January 5 - Spring grant period opens
2. February 8 - Applications due to Foundation office
3. February 26 - Grants Committee meets to review applications
4. March 12 - Grants Committee presents recommended grants at Board of Trustees Meeting
5. March 13-31 - Spring grants recipients are notified and grants are presented (over 2.5 weeks)
6. May 15 - Final Expenditure Report (to FHPS Business Office/Admin) and Final Grant Evaluation Form (to Foundation office/FAC) due - NO EXTENSIONS

#### Fall Cycle Timeline

Final expenditure reports due by December 15 - NO EXTENSIONS

#### Required Application Materials

1. Grant Application Form (available on website)
2. Detailed Budget Description including:
- Clear description of how grant funds will be used
- What will be purchased
- Company quotes for all items
- Shipping costs (where applicable)
- Separate line items for preservation/storage items (dust covers, storage units, shelves, book bags, bins, rolling carts)
3. For Technology Requests:
- Contact technology department for preferred pricing and accurate models needed
- Verification of district compatibility
- Include all additional fees (software, materials, training, hardware)
4. For Building/Grounds Changes:
- Prior approval and authorization from director of maintenance and operations (Cory Anderson: coanderson@fhps.net)
5. For Book Requests:
- Complete book list
- Pre-approval by building principal
6. For Software/Programs:
- Prior approval from:
- Technology department
- Director of Instructional Technology (Susan Bordewyk: sbordewyck@fhps.net)
- Building principal or program director
- Schedule and sources for future funding (if funds needed to sustain software/program)

#### Post-Approval Requirements

1. Final Expenditure Report - Submit to FHPS Business Office (Admin) by deadline
2. Final Grant Evaluation Form - Submit to Foundation office (FAC) by deadline
- Spring cycle deadline: May 15
- Fall cycle deadline: December 15
3. If grant criteria change after approval, must resubmit grant for re-evaluation and re-approval

#### Committee Decision Options

After review, the Grant Committee will take one of three actions:

Approve application for full or partial funding

Return application with suggestions for resubmitting

Deny the request

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