Classroom Innovation Grant

School and Classroom Enrichment Grant

Application Deadline:

Notification of Recipients:

Formal Presentation of Award:

THE APPLICATION IS CLOSED

Harford County Education Foundation is dedicated to enhancing student achievement by funding innovative ideas that enrich and elevate the learning experience.

Grants are available for:

Classroom Projects: Up to $500
Team/School-Wide Initiatives: Up to $1,500
The number of awards granted depends on available funding.

Grant Proposal Priorities
Proposals will be prioritized based on the following criteria:

Enhancement of Academic Programs: Projects that strengthen or supplement the existing curriculum.
Impact and Sustainability: Projects that benefit a significant number of students and have lasting educational value.
Creativity and Innovation: Original ideas that enhance learning or provide real-world connections.

Limitations
Funding will not be awarded for:

School supplies (available through the Tools for Schools Resource Center by emailing connect@harfordeducation.org)
Field trips
Rewards/incentives
Food (except in outcome-based programs where it directly supports measurable outcomes)
Packaged programs
Only complete applications meeting the goals of the program will be reviewed.

Grant Recipient Responsibilities
Recipients agree to:

Complete the proposed activities, submit reimbursement forms with receipts, and finalize the online grant report by May 1.
Provide a post-grant report detailing:
- Complete post grant report detailing project outcomes and accountability of funds.
- Complete storyboard with testimonial, outcomes and 3 - 4 student photos.
- Promote the grant award by:
  1. Highlighting the funded project in your school newsletter
  2. Posting on your school’s social media pages acknowledging the education foundation and any donor providing funds to the project. (logos will be provided)

Your proposal will be listed on the Harford Achieves! funding page on the Education Foundation's website to encourage business sponsorship.

For questions, contact: grants@harfordeducation.org

I agree to the terms of the grant as stated above. (Initials)

School Name*

Type Full Name of School

Address*

Street Address

CityState

Zip Code

Address

Phone*

Has the Principal approved the program submitted for funding?*

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Principal's Email*

Project Title*

Teacher In Charge of Project*

Email Address*

Amount of Funds Requested*

Grade Levels Impacted*

Number of Students Impacted*

Category*

STEMArt & CultureLiteracy (Reading, Financial, Business, Entrepreneurship, Environmental)Music & Wellness (ex: mindfulness, social-emotional learning)Foundation for Learning (ex: parent room, backpack program, Parents helping Parents support initiatives)

Overview of Project*

2-3 sentences that tell us what the project is and how it will benefit learning

Describe the Need *

I.G. - X% of students reading below grade level. X% of students live in poverty.

What is the goal of the project*

List 3 measurable outcomes. (What are the objectives) *

Use quantifiable terms to describe how the progress will be measured

Is this a new project or an expansion of an existing project?*

If this expands on an existing program, tell us about the program.

Budget Outline with itemized expenses

If this grant includes a request for books, how many total books will be purchased.

Itemized Budget Outline*

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Total Budget*

Attach Supporting Documentation: Include research or additional information supporting your grant application. (optional)

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A photo of your students related to the project will enhance your funding request. Attach a photo we can use to promote your grant to the business community and the Education Foundation Board of Directors.

Attach a photo*

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