Grant

Funding

HEF funds grants that:

Are innovative and creative
Have specific measurable outcomes
Will target needs of challenged students particularly in reading and math
Include unique ways of using technology and 21st century learning
Focus on increasing achievement and self efficacy of all students

Innovative Learning Coach Julz Suder at Ruby F. Carver Elementary is working with art teacher Garrett Montgomery to use "Art on the Go" bags to encourage students' creativity at home.

A QR code inside each bag directs students to video directions for sample projects they can create from the items provided.

Freeman teachers work together to determine the language level of students.

30 teachers attend the first "last Friday" learning session before school on 9/27/19.

Principal John Marshall welcomes attendees for breakfast and learning.

Last Fridays Learning Series grantees Lauren Lightfoot Clare and Katie Thayer.

Freeman teachers work cooperatively to understand the needs of English language learners.

The grant features quickly exportable activities teachers can use right away.

Last Friday presenters 9/27 included Sarah-Henning Snellings, grant winner Lauren Lightfoot Clare, Greg Townsend and Laura Jones

Newberry award-winning author Meg Medina

Meg Medina presented sessions to all grade levels at Ridge ES.

PTA officer Whitney Fogg presents matching Ridge ES PTA funds for schoolwide author event.

HEF Program Officer Paula Roop presents grant award to Ridge ES Nancy Essid and Newberry award-winning author Meg Medina.

HEF loves student-led grant projects!

Nice to see gardens thriving in Deep Run HS's Outdoor Learning Center! HEF-funded grant from Cycle 2 last year is providing hands-on environmental learning for high schoolers.

Application requirements

Grant applicants must schedule a consult with Paula Roop, HEF Program Officer, prior to submitting an application. Paula will work with applicants refining ideas and project plans. Grantees will receive a link to the grant portal after the consult.

Applicants must be full-time HCPS staff members. (We do not accept Innovative Grants Program applications from organizations outside of HCPS.)

Applications should reflect school and division instructional goals.

Completed applications are submitted electronically as well as hard copy by deadline.