FPPS Summer Planning Grants for Teachers
Funding Amount
$800 per person; Up to $5,000 per team
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
FPPS Summer Planning Grants for Teachers
Status: Open for 2026
Geographic Scope: Portland Public Schools (ME, US)
Purpose: Support teachers and other PPS staff who want to work alone or in teams over the summer months to engage in curriculum planning, school team collaboration, or other summer work intended to advance new approaches to student learning or otherwise prepare for the upcoming school year.
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Application Process
Part 1: Background
1. Enter grant proposal name
2. Identify grant lead applicant and job title
3. Provide lead applicant email and phone number
4. List co-applicants if applicable
5. Select school(s) involved
6. Select grade level(s) impacted
7. Estimate number of students impacted
8. Identify subject area focus
Part 2: Proposal Description
1. Describe the summer work proposed and explain why it is needed (be specific)
2. Describe how the work will impact student learning
3. Explain how the work furthers the district's strategic plan
4. Optional: Upload additional supporting document (max 300 MB)
Part 3: Budget
1. Provide total funding request (do not exceed $5,000 per team or $800 per person; omit dollar signs)
2. State proposed number of team members
3. List each staff member's name, title, and estimated hours (maximum 20 hours per person)
4. Calculate total hours and verify against budget request
5. Indicate whether you will accept partial funding (yes/no)
Part 4: Signatures
1. Applicant provides electronic signature (type full name)
2. Principal or District Leadership Director name (demonstrates they reviewed and support the application)
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