Fund for Excellence in Education Grants

The Fund for Excellence in Education Grants provides funding opportunities for classroom teachers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties. It supports special projects and professional development that enhance classroom learning and educational outcomes. Grants are available for various initiatives, including writing and STEM programs. Eligible applicants include all K-12 teachers in licensed and certified schools across these counties, ensuring a broad impact on educational quality.

Funding Focus
Fund for Excellence in Education Grants offer Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster County classroom teachers funding opportunities to support special classroom projects or professional development for teachers. Grants awarded will have a direct benefit to classroom learning and support achievement of educational outcomes.
Grants Available to Public, Parochial and Private/Independent Schools:

• General Grants: Teachers may apply for grants that fulfill one or both of these criteria:
• Support for classroom projects and initiatives which will improve learning opportunities for students
• Support for the personal and professional enhancement of teachers (not to fulfill Masters program or certification requirements).

Writing Grant(s): A grant will be awarded to K-12 teachers for either professional development in the field of teaching writing or for a specific program designed to enhance the writing abilities of students.
Verizon STEM Grant(s): Grants will be awarded for STEM related projects, activities and equipment.
Grants Available to Public Schools Only:
Marionette/Puppet Grant(s): A grant will be awarded to a public school teacher for projects which incorporate student and/or teacher-made marionettes and puppets in the curricula. Preference will be given to multi-cultural or multi-disciplinary projects.
Dutchess County - Community Service Grant(s): public school teachers for projects involving their students in community service. These community service awards are made from the Dennis Markle Memorial Community Fund. Examples of the type of projects which would be considered for these grants are: projects involving senior citizens, Veterans, hospice, day care, disadvantaged populations, community beautification projects, etc.

Eligibility

Eligibility:  All public, private, and parochial classroom teachers (Grades K-12) in all New York State licensed and certified schools in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties.

Ineligibility

Grant funding not to be used for field trips or after-school activities.Travel expenses are not eligible for funding.