HEF: Classroom Grant

The HEF Classroom Grant offers funding between $100 and $2,000 for innovative projects by educators in Hillsborough County. Designed to enhance student engagement and learning, this grant encourages applications from teachers, administrators, and support staff for projects that go beyond standard school budgets. Community members can directly support these initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment to enrich education. However, certain items like technology and furniture are not eligible for funding.

Get Funding for Your Innovative Ideas
Are you a teacher, administrator, or support staff member with an innovative project idea that needs funding? Through our easy-to-use online grant application platform, educators can post their school or classroom projects and get funding from HEF and a pool of individual donors.
Whether you’re looking to fund a STEAM initiative, arts program, or any project that enriches students’ learning, we want to help you succeed!
HEF provides dedicated funding to fuel innovative classroom projects that go beyond typical school budgets, sparking excitement and engagement among students.
Funding
Hillsborough County Public Schools educators can apply for project funding ranging from $100 to $2,000.

Eligibility

HEF accepts applications from administrators, media specialists, and guidance counselors.Curriculum-based field trip proposals are welcomed.

Ineligibility

What types of items will HEF not fund:Technology, such as tablets, iPads, tablets, computers, etc.
Any kind of furniture (examples: flexible seating, desks & bookcases).
Room décor such as pillows and posters.
Online software subscriptions.
Gift cards.