How Grants Are Funded
Creativity and innovation are regarded as core values for district staff and students, and the Foundation strongly encourages teachers and staff to keep those values in mind when applying for a grant. We have implemented a rolling grant process (timeline below) in order to support you in a more timely manner.
GRANT DEFINITIONS: WPSF currently awards four categories of grants
Teacher Initiative Grants (TIGs): TIGs are requested by teachers specifically for innovation to achieve learning objectives in their classrooms. In some cases, these innovations are adopted across the district. APPLY NOW!
Core Plus Grants: Core Plus Grant funds support one big idea that is on the leading edge of teaching and learning that supports all content areas.
Artists in Residence Grants: Artist in Residence Grants provide students in each school the opportunity to interact with artists and other professionals to gain a greater understanding of the creative process. Interactions include author visits, storytellers, and various music, art, and dance groups.
Summer Institute Grants: The Summer Institute Grant funds a professional development workshop for D36 teachers and administrators every other year. Teachers, administrators, and School Board members work together on various topics to enhance the way they understand and work with students.
TEACHER INITIATIVE GRANTS
APPLICATION PERIOD: 11/1/2023 through 3/8/2024
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*Applications are reviewed at the end of each session. The process generally takes a couple of weeks. Teachers will be notified of the decision and, if they are not funded, will be provided with feedback as to why.