Funding Amount

$500 per grant (20 grants available, $10,000 total)

Deadline

Closed

Due today

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gretchen Ross Legacy Teacher Mini-Grant

Funder: Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores

Overview: The Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores is awarding $500 grants to support innovative teaching projects in local schools. Now in its 13th year, this program has proudly funded impactful ideas across Belmont and Redwood Shores schools.

    Funding Details

  • Award Amount: $500 per grant
  • Number of Grants: 20 grants available
  • Total Funding: $10,000 annually

    Geographic Scope

  • Belmont, California
  • Redwood Shores, California
  • Local schools in these communities

    Eligibility

  • K-12 teachers in local schools
  • Teaching projects that benefit students

    Selection Criteria

    Winners are selected based on:
  • Impact on students
  • Creativity or innovation
  • Clear use of funds

Recognition

Grant recipients will be recognized at the annual Education Night, a special event celebrating both Mini-Grant winners and college scholarship recipients. Selected recipients and their school principals are invited to attend this event.

    Contact & Background

  • Organization: Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores
  • Website: brsrotary.org
  • Program History: 13 years of funding impactful classroom ideas

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026 at midnight (late submissions will not be accepted)

Required Information

Applications must include: 1. First Name 2. Last Name 3. Email 4. School Name 5. Grade Level/Number of Students 6. Brief description of items, project, or program to be funded 7. Explanation of how the project will benefit your students

    Submission Instructions

  • Applications are submitted online via web form
  • All applications reviewed by a committee of Rotarians
  • Selection notifications provided with recognition at annual Education Night

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

teacherseducationk-12-schools

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