How much funding does Spark Innovation Grants provide?

Spark Innovation Grants provides $2,000 - $5,000 in funding.

Spark Innovation Grants

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Capacity Building Grants

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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $5,000

Deadline

June 30, 2026

82 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Spark Innovation Grants

Status: Active internal grant program

Background: Mini-grants available to staff at The Primary School in loving memory of Meredith Liu, TPS co-founder who passed away in 2022. Meredith took enormous joy in imagining ways to better serve children and families.

Geographic Scope: The Primary School sites (East Palo Alto and East Bay, CA)

Focus Areas: Projects that bring joy and soul to the TPS community

Eligibility:

All full-time staff at TPS sites below the Director level

Award Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 per grant

Implementation Period: August 2025 - June 2026

Contact: General inquiries through theprimaryschool.org website

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Timeline:
- Applications accepted anytime in June
- Early August: Grant winners are announced
- August 2025 - June 2026: Projects are implemented

2. How to Apply:
- Imagine a project
- Get support with the application if needed
- Fill out and submit a simple application

3. Required Materials:
- Completed grant application
- Budget (use provided Budget Template)
- Project proposal describing how the project will bring joy and soul to the TPS community

4. Resources Available:
- Guidelines and FAQs (provided on website)
- Grant Application form
- Budget Template
- Grant Resources
- Application support available upon request

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