Pittsfield Education Enrichment Fund Grant

The Pittsfield Education Enrichment Fund aims to enhance the educational experience of students and teachers in the Pittsfield School District. With grants ranging from $500 to $5,000, it supports non-arts and arts integration projects, respectively. Eligible recipients include students, teachers, and community members, fostering initiatives like independent studies and extra-curricular activities. This fund prioritizes proposals that leverage volunteer efforts and additional support, ensuring that educational excellence is maintained across the district.

The Pittsfield School District has launched an endowed fund whose purpose is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of the students and teachers of the Pittsfield School District. The fund seeks to ensure the highest level of achievement for the students and enhance their capacity to achieve excellence both in school and in the community.
Grant Amount
$500 to $1,000 for non-arts integration projects and up to $5,000 for arts integration projects.
Grants from the fund will not replace public dollars for the school district. The Pittsfield Education Enrichment Fund seeks primarily to help cover the direct costs of projects (not salaries).

Eligibility

Students, teachers, administrators and community members for projects that sustain excellence in education in the Pittsfield Public Schools.Possible projects include, but are not limited to: independent study; new programs; extra-curricular activities; individual creative projects, in or outside the classroom; visiting speakers; artists in residence; professional development for teachers; scientific,athletic, or technical equipment; library resources; class field trips.