HCPS Innovative Educator Grant Applicants

Innovative Educator Grants are open to all HCPS Staff for projects that support the growth and learning of HCPS students.  HEF is available to assist you with your application so do not hesitate to reach out HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us.  Let us fund your idea and help you make it into a reality!

Prefer a word document to draft your idea? Check out our Planning Guide. Please note, ideas must be submitted through our online application. 

Eligibility

  • Projects that request supplementary pay for teachers as the primary budget item will not be recommended for approval.
  • Grants will not be awarded for conferences, field trips or musical productions at this time.
  • Grant funds can not be used for reimbursement for project components already resourced.
  • Grants are processed through Central Office purchase orders (please no international orders, giftcards or other items that are difficult to process through HCPS POs)

Timeline 

May 2023 - Application available for preview
August 2023 - Application officially open
September 30, 2023- Applications due
Early October, 2023 - Applications reviewed by panel
Late October, 2023 - Big Check Day/Grantees announced
November 2023 - May 2024 Grant activities

Resource Links

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