Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 28, 2027

326 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Innovations in Education

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

    Contact: New Haven Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 1574, Union City, CA 94587, 510-909-9263

    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

      Required Materials:

    • Grant proposal following Foundation guidelines
    • Instructions provided by Foundation each year

    Note: The 2026 application period has closed. Next application period will open in February 2027.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolseducation

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