Innovations in Education
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
February 28, 2027
152 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Classroom grants for teachers with innovative ideas for learning that may not be covered by normal classroom and school budgets.
Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified School District (CA, US)
Focus Areas:
- Classroom innovations
- Enrichment activities
- Special programs
- Literacy
- Arts
- Athletics
- Other educational programs
Eligible Applicants: Teachers at all grade levels
Key Information:
- Winning projects often make learning engaging and fun
- Available to all grade levels in varied academic areas
- 2025 statistics: 81 grants funded, averaging $1,550 per grant
- Cumulative grants since 2009: $666,134
Funding Source: Primarily from the Foundation, fundraising events, with occasional donations from individuals, corporate and government partners
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit grant proposal by end of February each school year
2. Committee made up of Foundation Board members reviews applications in early spring
3. Winners are selected and announced
4. Funds are delivered to classrooms
- Grant proposal following Foundation guidelines
- Instructions provided by Foundation each year
Required Materials:
Note: The 2026 application period has closed. Next application period will open in February 2027.
What New Haven Schools Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 1
- Total given
- $62K
- Median grant
- $62K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Union City, CA.
Example grants
New Haven School Districts · Union City, CA
Education
$62K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- Education
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