Insta-Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Byram Hills Central School District, NY

Program Purpose: Designed to broaden the impact of the BHEF mission to enhance the educational experience of all children within the Byram Hills Central School District, and to serve as a catalyst for new ideas for annual grants written by teachers and administrators.

Eligible Applicants: Teachers and administrators within Byram Hills Central School District

Funding Details:

• Award Maximum: $3,500 per grant
• Implementation Timeline: Must be implemented within six (6) months or before the end of the academic year
• Comparison to Traditional Grants: Traditional grants are awarded once per year with implementation over a two-year period; Insta-Grants provide faster funding cycles
• Unused Funds: Any unused or under-spent funds are returned to the BHEF

Eligible Activities: May fund speakers, workshops, class trips, author visits, or other programs that impact learning and personal or professional development

Example Funded Projects:

• Alternative Seating & Learning
• A Greenhouse
• Podcasting Equipment
• Solar Telescope
• Art & Music Workshops
• Learning about Wolves Field Trip
• Buddy Bench

Contact Information:

• Mailing Address: PO Box 872, Armonk, NY 10504
• Email: BHEF1@ByramHills.org
• Phone: 914-273-4381 x1 (or BH Internal x6940)

Application Process

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