PHMEF Classroom Grants

Geographic Scope: Penn-Harris-Madison School District, Indiana (15 schools)

Overview:
The P-H-M Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting teachers and students through innovative classroom grants. The foundation funds a wide array of projects from small items that cost less than $100 to big purchases that are over $1,000. Grants support programs that fall outside the school district's budget.

Key Statistics:

• 490+ grants distributed
• 10,000+ students impacted
• $849K in classroom grants awarded

Timeline and Process

• September/October: Grant requests are accepted
• Mid-November: Grants Committee meets to review grants and determine recipients. Committee presents funding proposals to PHMEF Board and P-H-M School Board
• Early December: Grant recipients notified by email or with celebration

Application Process

Grant Types:

• EZ Grants (smaller requests)
• Traditional Form Grants (larger requests)

Timeline:

1. Submit grant application during September/October window
2. Grants Committee reviews all applications in mid-November
3. Winners announced in early December

Submission:

• Applications accepted during the designated grant window (September/October for Fall cycle, March for Spring cycle)
• Contact Jennifer Turnblom for specific application materials and submission format

Required Materials: Not specified in provided content. Contact foundation for details.