InstaGrants
Funding Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
InstaGrants
Funder: Chappaqua School Foundation Inc (NY, US)
Overview: CSF awards InstaGrants to fund smaller, innovative ideas that can be implemented quickly during the current school year without requiring significant implementation support.
- Ideas for grant applications originate from Chappaqua teachers, administrators, parents and students
- Must be innovative ideas costing $2,500 or less
- Must not require significant implementation support
- Initiatives must take place during the school day
- Must impact a significant number of students
- Must not be fundable through the school district budget
Eligibility
- Limited to six Chappaqua schools: - Horace Greeley High School - Seven Bridges Middle School - Robert E. Bell Middle School - Westorchard Elementary School - Roaring Brook Elementary School - Douglas Grafflin Elementary School
Geographic Scope
- Review Process: Applications are reviewed and approved throughout the school year
- Implementation: Fast track review allows implementation during the current school year
Application Timeline
- Email: connect@chappaquaschoolfoundation.org
- Website: chappaquaschoolfoundation.org
Contact
- Grafflin Kindergarten Multicultural InstaGrant - $2,507.85
- Bell Middle School Music Recording & Reflection
- Grafflin Hydroponics Tower System
- Roaring Brook 1st Grade Flexible Library Space
- Horace Greeley Pollinator Garden Tools
- Douglas Grafflin Physical Educations Snowshoes
Example Funded Projects
How to Apply
How to Apply for InstaGrants
Detailed application instructions are available on the "Apply for a Grant" page on the Chappaqua School Foundation website. The process involves:
- Application Period: Rolling - applications accepted throughout the school year
- Review Process: Fast track review compared to Traditional Grants
- Implementation: Approved grants can be implemented during the current school year
For complete step-by-step instructions and required materials, visit the Foundation's "Apply for a Grant" page.
What Chappaqua School Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $154K
- Median grant
- $154K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Chappaqua, NY.
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