Join the GRANT COHORT for 2024-2025

Bring your grant idea to be shared and workshopped with other innovative educators for multiple work sessions to take place at Goodwork during scheduled afternoons . During these gatherings, educators will work with one another as well as grant committee members to complete the grant process with guided support. Snacks and a professional atmosphere will be provided.

2024-2025 GRANT TIMELINE

October 23: Initial Goodwork brainstorming session. Meet other inspired educators from 2- 5pm and help one another think through possible grant proposals. Leave with a clearer idea of possible grant proposal and better understanding of next steps in working through the grant application.

December 11: Second Goodwork meeting from 2- 5pm. Supported time tor research and sharing to continue the application process. Guidance from Clipper Foundation and others.

January 7: Final supported work session at Goodwork from 2-5 pm. Opportunities to ask and respond to questions in order to complete the grant application.

January 26, 2025: Application Deadline to Grant Award Committee

February 2025: Grant Committee will present submitted grants to Clipper Foundation Board for final vote. Applicants will be notified of awards on February 21, 2025.

April 2025: Awarded Grant Funds available for use. Guidance will be provided as to how to access all funds.

Grant Cohort is Open!

Inspiring Educational Leadership and Commitment

Our goal is to strive for excellence in education by creating opportunities for educators to pilot innovative teaching practices or cutting edge programs that advance the curriculum goals of the district.

The Clipper Foundation Funding Priorities

The Clipper Foundation has identified the following priorities for evaluating grant proposals.  Preference will be given to proposals that:

  • Create programs that are innovative and connect to the curriculum

  • Explore new teaching practices

  • Include experiential, cross-disciplinary, or multi-grade learning experiences

  • Build community connections

  • Enable clear and demonstrable growth in student learning

  • Achieve goals that are aligned with SAU 50 and 52

  • Create programs that have the potential to be replicated and benefit the school or district rather than a single classroom