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Funding Amount

Varies (approximately $798-$1,000 range based on examples)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Idea Fund

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

Geographic Scope: Fayette County Catholic schools (Geibel Catholic Middle-High School and St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School)

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 participating Catholic schools

  • 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

    • Contact:
    Community Foundation of Fayette County
    250 West Main Street
    Uniontown, PA 15401
    Phone: 724-437-8600
    Fax: 724-438-3856

    How to Apply

    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.

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