Education Fund Adapter Grant Application

A teacher wishing to apply for an Adapter Grant chooses one of the projects from the Ideas with IMPACT catalogs and creatively modifies it to their own classroom.

Application Deadline for 2025-26 School Year: November 1, 2025

Adapter Grants range from $150 to $400. Please only request the amount you need, you do not have to request the maximum of $400.

Applicants for 2025-26 Adapter Grants must have attended the 2025 Idea Expo. Exceptions may be made for those unable to attend due to religious observations, health conditions, or disabilities.

Grant funds will be paid via pre-paid Pex credit card. If you previously received an Adapter Grant and received a Pex card, we will simply add funds to your card.

Did you attend the 2025 Idea Expo?*

YesNo

If you answered no, please state why you were unable to attend:

In order to expedite payment of funds if your application is selected, we require submission of a W9 in your name (not your school). You will not be taxed on your grant funds as long as you submit receipts totaling amount received (if selected).

Safely Submit W9

Name*

First NameLast Name

Mobile Phone Number*

Title of Project as it appears in the Education Fund App or Catalog*

Use exact title . Find titles on https://www.educationfund.org/what-we-do/programs/impact-ii/ideas-with-impact-catalog-publications.html

Catalog Year*

Budget (You do not need to list brand names)*

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Grand Total*

M-DCPS Employee #*

Full School Name *

School Location Number *

M-DCPS Email Address*

We cannot accept applications if you do not provide your M-DCPS email address.

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

Teaching Assignment: Grade Level and Subject Area *

Number of Students Participating *

Level of Achievement*

Regular, ESE, Level 1, etc.

How will this project help low performing students in your classroom?*

What is the educational need for this project in your class?*

How will you implement the project and integrate it with your curriculum? *

What changes, if any, will be made from the original project ideas? Enter NONE if no changes from original project.*

I agree that the monies I receive must be used for my Ideas with IMPACT Adapter Grant project.
TO RECEIVE FUNDS: You must sign and submit a W9 form via email and confirm your home address.
I understand that I will receive and use a pre-paid debit card only for all purchases, and that the card will be used solely for purchases related to my grant project. I understand I will not be reimbursed for any purchases made using any payment form other than my PEX card issued by The Education Fund for this grant.
I agree to attend and/or review a PEX tutorial and use the PEX app to upload all receipts that will total the amount I receive.
I agree to upload all receipts to the PEX App within 24 hours of purchases.
I agree to complete the Final Report Form online by April 1, 2026 at the latest.
I agree to include one or more of the following with my Final Report Form:
a. Photographs (digital}
c. Social Media posts about the project (screen shots)
I acknowledge that if the Expense Report (with copies of receipts) and Final Report Form are not submitted to The Education Fund by the due date, I will be ineligible for future grants from The Education Fund.
I agree to notify The Education Fund of any significant changes that might affect my ability to carry out this grant (i.e. being transferred, materials outlined in the grant are no longer available for purchase, the project is changed significantly).

By signing below, I agree to the terms above if my application is selected.*

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

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