Grant Request
Charger Foundation
As you look for ways to expand your instruction and engage your students, Charger Foundation Teacher Grants are available to help you be a more innovative and successful teacher. The 2024/2025 Teacher Grant Application is open below.
Charger Foundation Teacher Grants
Grants will be considered for the following qualities:
Originality: Grant application is creative and demonstrates an innovative approach to teaching and learning.
Need: Grant application clearly articulates a solution to a problem.
Impact: Grant request strongly enhances the learning of a diverse group of students.
Sustainability: Grant request generates a long-term impact with growth potential.
Application/Project Clarity: Grant objectives, process and budget are clearly defined.
Grants must fit into one of the following categories:
Student experience (field trip, speaker, etc.)
Technology/Software
Instructional tools
Creative learning opportunity
Grants may not support athletic teams or events; include printers, paper, ink cartridges, toner, etc., incentives; or provide activities that occur outside of the school year. Professional development should be submitted through the Principal Grant Request process.
Grant Amounts
There are no dollar limits on grant applications. Funds are not limitless, but don’t feel limited by money in your request.
Grant Instructions
Seek approval from your principal before submitting application.
Submit online application by Friday, August 30, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Complete all grant application sections to be considered.
Grant Expectations
Grant funds must be used specifically for the project and materials listed on the application, not on additional items.
Charger Foundation will distribute award checks in September. Grant envelope with enclosed receipts and any other related documentation must be submitted by December 31, 2024, for fall purchases and by May 1, 2025, for spring purchases.
Grant recipients are encouraged to submit digital images of funded items or experiences with a brief description of how students were impacted by December 31, 2024, for fall purchases and by May 1, 2025, for spring purchases. This can be done by tagging the Charger Foundation on social media or emailing files to info@chargerfoundation.org.
All grant funds must be used by May 1, 2025. Unspent funds exceeding 10% of each grant amount should be returned to the Charger Foundation before the last day of school. Any unspent funds below $150 per grant are exempt from this threshold.
Any items purchased with Foundation grant funds become the property of the Martin school where the recipient works at the time of application.
By accepting Foundation grant funds, you agree to provide feedback to the Foundation on the project. The Foundation reserves the right to share information about the project with the Martin community.
Grant Award Timeline
· Grant Application Opens: Monday, July 22, 2024
· Grant Due Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 (5 p.m.)
· Volunteer Review Committee: September 4 – 11, 2024
· Charger Foundation Approval: Thursday, September 19, 2024
· Grant Announcement: Monday, September 30, 2024
The Foundation is honored to be able to offer support to our Martin teachers. We appreciate you and welcome any questions about the process. Thank you for allowing us to help in this way.
Go Chargers!