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SEF Teacher and District Grants

SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SEF Teacher and District Grants

Organization: Summit Educational Foundation (SEF)

Geographic Scope: Summit Public Schools, Summit, NJ

Background: Established in 1986 by Summit residents to encourage creativity and innovation in schools through private funding. SEF has awarded over $11.7 million to date. In 2018, SEF was selected as the first "Outstanding Education Foundation" by the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership.

Grant Cycles: Two grant cycles per year - Fall and Spring

  • Fall cycle deadline typically in fall

  • Spring cycle deadline typically in spring (next deadline: approximately 2026-06-30)

    • Eligibility:

  • Applicants: Teachers and administrators in Summit Public Schools

  • Requirement: All grant applications must be approved by the applicant's building Principal

  • Special requirement for elementary: Author visit grants must come from the librarian and involve two or more schools

    • Focus Areas: Grants identified by educational and enrichment categories:

  • Learning Environment/Equipment

  • Science

  • Literacy

  • Technology

  • Art/Music/Performing Arts

  • Student Well Being/Social Skills

  • Professional Development

  • Math

  • Achievement Gap

  • World Language

  • History

  • Other

    • Application Requirements:

  • Grants must be consistent with Summit Board of Education objectives

  • Must show grant purpose and how it supports district goals

  • Must include implementation plan

  • Must use district-approved vendors

  • Must include detailed cost information

  • Principal may consult with Director of Curriculum + Instruction, Business Office, District Technology Director (for tech components), or Building & Grounds Director (for facility impacts)

    • Pricing Requirements:

  • All applications must include itemized quote from district-approved vendor

  • If any single item or multiple purchases of same item exceeds $6,600, obtain three itemized quotes

  • Include all shipping and handling costs

  • Do not include tax costs (district is tax-exempt)

  • Lock in pricing for 90 days when possible

  • Amazon orders require prior Business Office approval

    • Contact:

  • Summit Educational Foundation

  • PO Box 268, Summit NJ 07902-0268

  • Website: sefnj.org

    • Status: Active, ongoing program

    How to Apply

    SEF Grant Application Process

    Step 1: Preparation
    1. Thoroughly review SEF application guidelines
    2. Ensure grant aligns with Summit Board of Education objectives
    3. Determine which district-approved vendors to use
    4. Obtain itemized quote(s) from district-approved vendor(s)
    - Contact your building secretary for list of approved vendors
    - If item(s) exceed $6,600, obtain three itemized quotes
    - Ensure pricing is locked for 90 days

    Step 2: Approval Process
    1. Obtain approval from your building Principal
    2. Principal may consult with:
    - Director of Curriculum + Instruction
    - Business Office
    - District Technology Director (if technology component)
    - Building & Grounds Director (if facility impacts)
    3. Submit application for final recommendation

    Step 3: Application Materials

  • Grant purpose statement showing alignment with district goals

  • Implementation plan

  • Itemized quote(s) in PDF form from district-approved vendor(s)

  • Item detail for preferred vendor

  • Proof of Principal approval

    • Important Notes:

  • Shopping cart quotes do not qualify; must be locked-in quotes

  • Include all shipping and handling in quote

  • Do not include tax costs

  • Notify vendors that earliest purchases will be made 3+ months from quote date

  • Amazon orders require Business Office pre-approval

  • Author visit grants at elementary level must come from librarian and involve 2+ schools

    • Application Submission:

  • Use official SEF Application Checklist (available as PDF download)

  • Submit during Fall or Spring grant cycle

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schoolsprofessional-development

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