HEF Annual Grant Program

The Hilliard Education Foundation's Annual Grant Program empowers educators in the Hilliard City School District to enhance student learning through innovative projects. Grants support initiatives not covered by traditional funding, allowing teachers to create unique learning experiences. Open to all district staff, these grants are awarded annually for projects commencing in the following school year. Fund requests of up to $10,000 are welcomed, fostering creativity and educational excellence in the community.

NOTE: The LOI isn’t a prerequisite to applying for a grant but is intended to provide feedback to applicants while preparing the grant application.
Our Annual Grant Program
The Hilliard Education Foundation (HEF) Grant Program provides the opportunity for teachers and staff members of the Hilliard City School District to provide the "extras" that strengthen learning environments and student achievement. The foundation recognizes that traditional sources of school funding often do not allow teachers to initiate new and creative learning experiences for students. All Hilliard City School District teachers and staff members are eligible to apply for a Hilliard Education Foundation grant. Grants are awarded each spring for projects that will take place the following school year.
Background
In partnership with the Hilliard City Schools, but separate from the Board of Education, HEF works cooperatively with the district to provide students with new and unique learning experiences.
The Hilliard Education Foundation's annual grant program is intended to:
Support Hilliard City Schools staff in the development of innovative programs that are not supported through traditional funding sources; andEnsure that students have opportunities to participate directly in unique learning experiences that advance the tradition of excellence and student achievement in Hilliard City Schools.
We WILL fund:

• New, innovative or unique learning opportunities for students
• Projects not supported through traditional funding sources
• Requests of $10,000 or less (this is an increase from previous years)
• Opportunities with clear linkages to district-approved curriculum