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Staff and Teacher Grant (Classroom Innovation Project Grants)

Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn

Funding Amount

Up to $2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Staff and Teacher Grant / Classroom Innovation Project Grants

Funder: Bright Minds Foundation (Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation)

Purpose: Support innovative instructional projects that enhance student learning experiences, build teacher skills, and strengthen school communities.

Geographic Scope: Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Maryland

Eligibility:

  • HCPSS teachers and school-based staff

  • Projects serving HCPSS students
  • Funding Focus Areas:

  • Skills building: Cultural proficiency, diversity, equity and inclusion

  • Academic areas: Financial/economic/business/entrepreneurship literacy; fine arts; humanities; health and wellness; information and communications technology literacy; STEM

  • Project types: Innovative instructional projects, enrichment programs, pilot initiatives
  • Award Details:

  • Amount: Up to $2,000 per grant

  • Program history: Over $145,000 invested in enrichment programs throughout county classrooms since program inception
  • Application Timeline: Spring deadlines (e.g., April 20, 2022 was noted deadline)

    Contact Information:

  • Jennifer Van Kirk, Bright Minds Foundation

  • Bright Minds Foundation

  • Phone: 410-313-8992

  • Email: info@brightmindsfoundation.org

  • Address: 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:
    1. Register for Bright Minds grant portal
    2. Complete application through online portal
    3. Submit by deadline (typically April 20 for spring cycle)
    4. Applications reviewed and recipients announced

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form via Bright Minds portal

  • Project description and goals

  • Budget outline

  • Explanation of how project serves students and enhances learning
  • Submission Format: Online via Bright Minds Foundation grant portal

    Contact for Technical Issues: Jennifer Van Kirk, Bright Minds Foundation

    Deadline: Typically April 20 (varies by application cycle)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationstem-education

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