How much funding does Teacher Grants provide?

Teacher Grants provides Average $2,700 in funding.

When is the deadline for Teacher Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Teacher Grants?

Eligible applicants: Teachers or staff in the Sherwood School District.

How often is Teacher Grants offered?

Teacher Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Teacher Grants

Sherwood Education Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for Education Academic Enrichment Grants

Funding Amount

Average $2,700

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Teachers or staff in the Sherwood School District

Other requirements

Each grant application must have a project coordinator
Project coordinators may submit multiple grant applications per school year

Overview

Teacher Grants

Geographic Scope: Sherwood School District, Oregon

Program Description: The primary program of the Sherwood Education Foundation. For over 20 years, SEF has provided teacher grants to Sherwood teachers, allowing them the opportunity to innovate and obtain resources needed to expand offerings and services for students.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be teachers or staff in the Sherwood School District

Each grant application must have a project coordinator

Project coordinators may submit multiple grant applications per school year

Award Details:

Average Award: $2,700

Minimum Request: SEF prefers requests under $250 are funded through other sources (i.e., school PACs)

Book Grants Cap: $500 per classroom

Full or partial funding may be awarded if selected

Grant Criteria - Projects should:

Supplement and enhance the adopted district curriculum on current standards

Be innovative and engaging for students

Have clear and concise objectives with a solid, workable implementation plan

Include tangible strategies for evaluating impact

Have a reasonable and sustainable budget

Positively impact a wide range of students

Support an inclusive learning environment and strive to remove barriers to equitable student outcomes

Additional Requirements:

If additional project funding is available, disclosure of source and amount is required, as well as any future fundraising plans

Project must not be associated with a sport, club, or activity supported by a Booster or affiliated funding program

SEF limits recurring grant requests

Awarded funds must be used as specified in the application

If grant funds over $10 are not utilized, the balance must be returned to the foundation within the calendar year the grant was issued

Approved grantees must complete a brief final report once the project is complete and submit photos for social media purposes

What SEF Does Not Fund:

Staff salaries or consultant fees

Additional or new curriculum requests (should be directed to school district curriculum directors)

Projects associated with sports, clubs, or activities supported by Boosters or affiliated funding programs

Application Timeline:

Grant applications are submitted to the SEF Board of Directors

Decisions will be made approximately within one month after the deadline for applications

All applicants will receive a confirmation email that the application submission was received

Past Grant Examples:

Oregon Battle of the Books

Dulcimers for music class

Wood shop equipment

3D Printer

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Requirements:

Submit grant application to SEF (format to be specified on application portal)

All applicants will receive a confirmation email when submission is received

Required Application Elements:
1. Project coordinator designation (must be a teacher or staff member in Sherwood School District)
2. Project proposal detailing:
- Educational goals
- Expected number of students served
3. Clear and concise objectives
4. Solid, workable implementation plan
5. Tangible strategies for evaluating impact
6. Reasonable and sustainable budget
7. Disclosure of any additional project funding sources and amounts
8. Any future fundraising plans (if applicable)

Post-Award Requirements:

Complete a brief final report once the project is complete

Take photos throughout project duration and share with SEF for social media purposes

Timeline:

Decisions made approximately within one month after the application deadline

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What Sherwood Education Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

Grants in 2025: 1
Total given: $122K
Median grant: $122K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Sherwood, OR.

Example grants

Sherwood School District 88 JT · Sherwood, OR

$122K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

October 14, 2026

Annual

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Teacher Grants

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Can we apply?

Eligible organizations

Other requirements

Overview

Teacher Grants

How to Apply

Application Process

What Sherwood Education Foundation actually gave

Example grants

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Categories

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