Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

August 10, 2026

122 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Innovative Learning Grants

Funder: The Success Foundation

Geographic Scope: Greeley-Evans School District 6, Colorado

Overview: The Success Foundation's Innovative Learning Grant Program provides opportunities for District 6 staff to develop and advance projects and programs that incorporate Colorado State Academic Standards in innovative and creative ways. The overarching goal is to increase student success and engagement in District 6 schools.

Program Details

Award Amount: Generally up to $2,500. Funding requests exceeding $2,500 will be considered on an individual basis with submission of a supplemental narrative and budget explaining the need for additional funds.

Grant Cycles: Two cycles per school year

  • Cycle #1 (2025-26): Applications open 9/8/25 - 10/17/25; decisions announced week of 12/8/25; funds available week of 1/5/26 (implementation Spring 2026)

  • Cycle #2 (2025-26): Applications open 2/2/26 - 3/13/26; decisions announced week of 4/6/26; funds available 8/10/26 (implementation Fall 2026)
  • Eligibility Requirements

    • Applicants: District 6 employees only (not external organizations)
    • Student Focus: Must serve students in Greeley-Evans School District 6
    • Academic Standards: Projects/Programs must incorporate standards from at least two of the nine Colorado Academic Standard Areas:
    • - Visual and Performing Arts - Comprehensive Health and Physical Education - Computer Science - Mathematics - Reading, Writing and Communicating - Science - Social Studies - World Languages
    • Alignment: Must align with the goals, standards, technology preferences, and strategic plan of District 6
    • Principal/Supervisor Approval: Must be approved before submission
    • Implementation Timeline: Project must be scheduled for implementation in the designated school year
    • Fund Usage: Funds must be used for the purpose requested; changes in use are not allowed after award

    Financial Requirements

    • All funds not spent by May 31st of the year the grant is received must be returned to The Success Foundation
    • Base budget should not exceed $2,500

    Grant Criteria

    Grants must:

  • Serve students in Greeley-Evans School District 6

  • Align with District 6 goals, standards, and strategic plan

  • Be used for the stated purpose

  • Demonstrate notable forethought and creativity

  • Be submitted by District 6 employees
  • Contact Information

    The Success Foundation
    1025 Ninth Avenue
    Greeley, CO 80631
    Phone: 970.348.6361
    Email: info@d6successfoundation.org
    Website: d6successfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application: Click the application button on the grant application page to begin your application
    2. Application Form: Complete the updated Innovative Learning Grant application form
    3. Principal/Supervisor Approval: Obtain approval from your principal or supervisor prior to submission
    4. Submission: Submit application through the online portal

    Required Materials

    • Project/program description
    • Budget details (base budget not to exceed $2,500)
    • If requesting funds exceeding $2,500: supplemental narrative and detailed budget
    • Evidence of Colorado Academic Standards integration (at least 2 of 9 standard areas)
    • Principal or supervisor approval
    • Implementation timeline

    Post-Award Reporting

    • Grant Evaluation Form: Required by August 31 of the award year
    • Required Content:
    • - Summary of grant activity and success level - Number of participants and learner outcomes - Evidence of Colorado Academic Standards integration - Student impact story - Accounting of fund expenditure - Photographs (with proper photo release documentation) - Quote about positive influence on students

    Note: No further grant requests will be considered until the evaluation report has been completed.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsteachersstem-educationarts

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