NPSD Educational Foundation Wants Grant Applications of Innovative Ideas from Students, Teachers

The North Penn School District Educational Foundation is now accepting applications to fund the next innovate idea from a teacher, staff member, or student to improve their classroom, building or district overall.

According to the NPSDEF, it supports staff and students with about $80,000 in classroom projects through its grant system.

The deadline to submit a grant applicationis Friday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m.

There are caveats, however, to the 90-minute grant application. This will be the second of two annual grant application opportunities, with winning applicants implementing the project during the following school year, per the application site.

Furthermore, the Office of School/Community Engagement needs approval from the respective school principal/supervisor/dept. chair/teacher prior to the Foundation's consideration.

If the grant application requires transportation, there must be a cost estimate. A formula is included on the grant site.

According to the Foundation, to be eligible for a grant, applicants must propose the following:

• The project is innovative and creative, exceeding the NPSD curriculum while enhancing student learning beyond the scope of normal budgetary expenses.
• Applicants should state the objective of their project and how it relates to the curriculum standards with detail and explanation.
• The project will impact a number of students.
• The description clearly outlines what students will know, learn, and be able to do following the project’s completion.
• The project will continue without future funding.

Find out more about the grant opportunity here.

Last year, the Foundation funded 71 grants totaling $107,582, according to its 2022-2023 Funded Grants report.

York Avenue Elementary School’s Tami Cantilina, for instance, received funding for an ELD trip to The Franklin Institute where the students "experienced a hands-on approach to science” and "explored the museum and attended a planetarium show. Students also used the shared experience to practice their language skills.”

Bridle Path Elementary’s Jennifer Oakes used grant funding for a butterfly and moth presentation by Rick Mikula, where second graders got up and close with butterflies and moths from around the world.

See all the awarded grants here.