Innovator Grant Application

Innovator Grants provide funds to teachers to develop and implement new, instructional projects that motivate and challenge students to learn. Submitted proposals should be innovative, unique classroom projects that enliven and enrich the curriculum. Many past grants have included interdisciplinary, active-learning, hands-on lessons. Others have reinforced learning through simulations or applied school work to real-life situations. Grants range from $300 - $1,000.

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Name*

First NameLast Name

Mobile Number*

We will not accept applications without a valid mobile number. Please do not enter your school phone number.

Project Name*

Short, creative, descriptive

Budget - NOT TO EXCEED $1,000*

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Grand Total (the form will total this figure for you)

M-DCPS Employee #*

Full School Name *

School Location Number *

M-DCPS Email Address*

example@example.com

If you are a Charter School teacher, enter your work email.

Has your principal been notified of this application? (For your application to be considered, school administrative personnel must be made aware of your submission.)*

YesNo

Names of Other Team Members (if any)

Teaching Assignment: Grade Level *

Teaching Assignment: Subject Area(s)*

Total number of students that you teach*

Number of Students Participating *

Level of Achievement*

Regular, ESE, Level 1, etc.

Summary of your project (one paragraph)*

Please include who, what, why, and how .0/250

Describe how this this project is innovative.*

0/300

Please provide any additional details.*

Please list examples of envisioned student activities? You may use bullet points.*

Bullet points acceptable

What need does this project fill? What particular challenges are your students facing that this project will address?*

Projected Timeline*

Please provide a list of activities by month, starting in October, to show that the project is well planned.

Project Objectives*

Increase test scores, comprehension, attitudes, etc.

Project Evaluation*

How will you determine if your objectives have been met?

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I understand and will comply with the requirements of this grant if my application is approved. Please read carefully before submitting. I understand that letter is not a guarantee that my application will be selected or that I will receive funding.

You will receive funds via a pre-paid digital PEX digital card. Please sign, date and return a W-9. Your application will not be considered without submitting a W-9 form at this stage. We do not report your grant funds as income unless you fail to provide receipts for you project purchases.
I understand that the funds I receive (if selected) must be used exclusively for my Ideas with IMPACT Innovator Grant project.
I agree to record all expenses, and to save and submit all receipts for purchases associated with the grant materials. The receipts must total the amount you received.
If selected, I agree to complete a narrative report on the outcomes of the project.
If selected, I agree to only use my PEX digital credit card to make purchases for my project. I understand that I will not be reimbursed for any purchases I make using any other form of payment.
If selected, I agree to upload all receipts to my PEX card account (instructions will be provided).
If selected, I agree to submit my narrative report and receipts by March 30, 2026.

Submit W9

Signature*

I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate.

2025-26 Innovator Grant Application

Project Description