Do you have an idea for a project or program that will enhance your student’s classroom experience? Are you looking for financial support? Foundation 51 accepts applications for grants, during 2 grant cycles-fall and spring, for innovative education-based activities that benefit students in our community.  

Since 1998 we have awarded over $515,000 to support arts, STEM, wellness, and literacy activities for students at all three MSAD51 schools. Grants may be submitted by teachers, administrators, students, or community members. 

Friday, March 15th is the Spring Grant Cycle application deadline. Foundation 51 seeks grant proposals that support any or all of the following:

• Innovative teaching techniques and methods
• Programs that support the curriculum, while enriching intellectual growth
• Pilot programs that explore new and imaginative curricular ideas and teaching methods
• Projects that explore an interest or passion, that will enhance the student experience and encourage social responsibility
• Strategic partnerships that support the design and delivery of programs, with other teachers, administrators, community members, local businesses, and additional funding sources
• Projects that have the potential to be self - sustaining
• Projects must be intended for use by students in one or all of the schools in MSAD 51
  
  

For more information and to access the online grant application, please visit our website: http://www.foundation51.org/grants