Grant Application

Apply for a Justice in the Classroom Grant

Grants are available for up to $5000. Due to an increase in application submissions, grants are highly competitive and we can only provide funds to a fraction of those who apply.

Classroom Grant Funding Options
Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline.

Eligibility
Classroom grants are available to all full-time educators who have not received a scholarship or grant from Justice in the Classroom in the past two years. Awards are competitive.

Application Deadlines
Autumn: October 1st Spring: March 1st

Teacher's Information
First Name

Last Name

Teacher's Primary Email
Most communications will be done via email. Please make sure that it is an email account that you check regularly.

Teacher's Phone Number
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If you win, we will submit a press release to your local paper(s). If you know the name of your local paper(s), please provide it/them below.

Have you won any awards, sat on any committees, provided testimony, or otherwise been recognized in connection to your work as an educator?

School Information
School Name

School District

School Type

Principal's Name

Part II - Proposal
Please select the grade level and subject the grant is being applied for.

Subject Area

Proposal Topic
Please choose the category that best represents the topic or nature of the professional development or the purpose of your proposal.

If other, please specify:

Funds Used For
In a few words, please describe the items you intend to purchase if provided the funds. Description should be as specific and detailed as possible. Examples: • Non-fiction Book Set • Career Guidance Packs • Document Camera • Music Notation Software • Makerbots

Proposal
Please list and answer all five questions below. This part of the application will scored blind. As you answer the question, please avoid personal information that could be used to identify you, your students, or your school. Questions: 1. Provide an overview of the project or program that you are hoping to complete in your classroom should you be awarded the materials you are applying for. (100 words) 2. List the items you want to purchase and their approximate cost. Include a total cost at the bottom. Please remember, we will only provide a maximum of $5000. 3. Describe in detail what led you to seek funding. Include information about the specific need of your students, class, school, and/or community. Also include if you considered any research (100 words). 4. Describe in detail how the program, project, or materials will be used and implemented. Include information on lessons, unit overviews, additional people involved and timelines as necessary (100 words). 5. Describe in detail the impact that the purchased materials will have on your students, school, or community. Include information on specific benefits you hope to see and how you will be able to judge your own success (100 words).

Yes, I understand that if selected the funds will be provided via disbursement and that I am required to provide receipts to receive these funds.

I verify that the information provided is true and accurate.

Thank you for applying! Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of the deadline.