Idea Fund

Funder: Locally generated donor fund, administered by Community Foundation of Fayette County

Geographic Scope: Schools in any school district within Fayette County, PA

Focus Areas:

• Teacher creativity in classroom instruction
• Enrichment of learning experiences
• Student engagement and active learning
• Arts and technology integration
• Language development
• STEM education (robotics, technology)

Eligibility:

• Teachers at any school district within Fayette County
• Must demonstrate willingness to move outside the box
• Project must enrich learning experience
• Must engage students actively
• Materials must impact significant number of students

Award Characteristics:

• Individual grants for creative classroom projects
• Example awards: $798 (puppet theater), grants for robotics kits, cameras, headsets
• Funds classroom materials and equipment

Application Process

Eligible Applicants:

• Classroom teachers at Geibel Catholic Middle-High School
• Classroom teachers at St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School

Application Requirements:

• Demonstrate willingness to move outside the box
• Show how project will enrich learning experience
• Explain active engagement strategies for students
• Specify materials and their impact on student population
• Project description and budget

Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity and innovation
• Student engagement potential
• Number of students impacted
• Alignment with school curriculum
• Use of funds efficiency

Note: Specific application forms and deadline details not provided in available content. Contact CFFC or participating schools for current application requirements and deadlines.