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Overview

Optimum Innovative Teaching Grant

Geographic Scope: Rockland County, New York

Focus Areas: Innovative teaching methods, immersive learning experiences, educational tools and technology

Program Description: The Rockland Community Foundation, in partnership with Optimum, provides grants to teachers in Rockland County schools for teaching tools and resources that will provide their students with immersive learning experiences throughout the school year.

Eligible Schools/Districts:

  • Clarkstown Central School District

  • Clarkstown South High School

  • Felix Festa Middle School

  • Little Tor Elementary

  • Link Elementary

  • Strawtown Elementary

  • East Ramapo Central School District

  • Ramapo High School and Kakiat STEAM Academy

  • Spring Valley High School

  • Eldorado Elementary School

  • Lime Kiln Elementary School

  • North Rockland Central School District

  • North Rockland High School

  • Green Meadow Waldorf School

  • Rockland BOCES CTEC

  • South Orangetown School District

  • South Orangetown Middle School

  • Suffern Central School District

  • Cherry Lane Elementary School

  • Richard P Connor Elementary

  • Suffern High School
  • Example 2025 Grant Projects:

  • AR (Augmented Reality) integration in education

  • Design thinking and innovation labs

  • Science and social-emotional learning integration

  • Project-based learning through sustainable gardening

  • STEM and coding instruction

  • Multilingual learner support

  • Global connections and language learning

  • Business and entrepreneurship education
  • Contact Information:

  • Rockland Community Foundation

  • Phone: 845-769-9393

  • Website: rocklandgives.org

  • Address: 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application procedures are not fully specified in the available materials. Teachers can:

    1. Contact the Rockland Community Foundation:
    - Phone: 845-769-9393
    - Email: Available through website
    - Website: rocklandgives.org

    2. Propose innovative teaching projects that:
    - Utilize teaching tools for immersive learning
    - Benefit students in Rockland County schools
    - Align with innovative educational practices

      Award Notification

    • Recipients are announced annually
    • 2025 recipients were announced in October 2025

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schoolsstem-education

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