2023 CFEE Education Grant

Personal Information

Your Name *

Your Phone (Ex: 9081234567) *

Your Email *

Your School *

Grant Category

Title of Grant *

In which category of Innovation does your application best fit? (Click your choice below) *

Innovations for Differentiation/Personalization These grant proposals should focus on curricular supplies for lessons / projects that promote differentiation or personal learning in your classroom. Proposals that address intervention and enrichment opportunities, as they relate to a broader sense of equity and inclusivity are encouraged.
Innovations for Technology Integration / 21st Century Skills These grant proposals should focus on software and applications that teachers would like to pilot to innovate and personalize their instruction, such as PearDeck, Voicethread, Virtual Reality, Online Portfolios, etc… The goal would be to pilot programs that could be expanded to grade-level teams, departments or a district technology library.
Innovations in Classroom Design These grant proposals should focus on innovative classroom designs to support personal learning. Examples include flexible seating, whiteboard tables, whiteboard walls, conference seating, presentation/demonstration spaces, or any other creative ideas for reimagining your classroom space to inspire learners.
Makerspaces/Innovation Zones These grant proposals should focus on the purchase of materials to support tinkering and student exploration. These innovative spaces foster creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving while teaching students design-thinking and a growth mindset. Materials will include those that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Items for construction, robotics, electronics, and gaming, among others, will be considered. Storage/furniture to support the space such as flexible seating, whiteboard tables, lego walls, etc.may be requested as well.
Innovations to Support School District Goals These grant proposals should focus on sustainable projects that support one or more of the district goals.

Project Description

Describe the project and its goals. List specific activities or steps that will be needed to meet the project’s goals. State the period of time for your project. *

Rationale

Describe the needs of the students that this project meets. Briefly explain how the project aligns with the CFEE mission of funding grants that have an impact on student learning, growth, and/or achievement. *

How does your proposal advance the cause of equity and inclusion?** Equity can be related to learning differences, underrepresented groups, diversity of race, gender, culture or ability.

Budget

Total Cost: *

Itemized List of Expenses (Indicate if partial funding is being sought (or has already been secured) from other sources (e.g., PTA, student fundraising, other grants, etc.)): *

Expense Type	Cost	Partial Funding Sought?	Partial Funding Source
Expense Type	Cost	Partial Funding Sought?

Evaluation

All funded applicants are required to complete a Project Evaluation Form and questionnaire and communicate the end result of the funding following implementation of the grant.

Describe how you will measure the effectiveness of the project and the expected time for completion. *

Describe the method(s) you plan to use to evaluate the qualitative and/or quantitative impact of the grant on students. *

All grants must be reviewed prior to submission by a principal, supervisor, and/or the Director of Technology, depending on the content and scope of the grant.

Reviewer’s Name: *

Reviewer’s Position: *

The CFEE grants committee consults administrators and supervisors throughout the review process. Please sign below to certify that you have reviewed this grant application with the individuals listed above (please type your full name below). *

Publicity

May we quote your application in CFEE media/promotional materials? *

Finishing Up

Please use this space for any additional information you would like to share. Please email grants@cranfordfund.org with questions regarding your grant proposal.

Upload any additional supporting documents here. All files must be submitted as PDF files or Word documents.