Teacher Grants

Teacher Grants provide funding for innovative classroom and school-wide projects that enhance student learning and enrich the educational experience, giving educators the resources to bring creative ideas to life.

Key Details:

Applications are accepted once a year. Grants are awarded in the Spring and are to be implemented through the end of the following school year.
Teacher Grants typically range from $1,000 to $50,000, though requests outside this range will be considered.
The application includes two parts: the Grant Application Form and the Budget Spreadsheet.

Application

Budget Spreadsheet

This year, MSF proudly funded 13 teacher-led grants—an investment of $159,318—that will spark creativity and enrich learning for students throughout our schools.

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Teacher Grant Application Overview

The Mamaroneck Schools Foundation (MSF) accepts grant applications from District staff to fund projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of education in our schools.

Application Timeline

Open: September 2026
Deadline: Sunday, December 2, 2026 (no late submissions accepted)
Funding Available: May 2027 (or earlier), with funds expected to be used by June 2028

Eligibility & Guidelines

Each grant application requires one applicant and at least one co-applicant, both of whom must be District employees.
Individual grants typically range from $1,000 to $50,000, though requests outside this range will be considered.
There is no limit to the number of grants an applicant may request in a given year. Applicants may also apply for a Fast Track Grant in addition to an Annual Teacher Grant.
Previous MSF grant recipients are welcome and encouraged to apply for grants for new initiatives. MSF generally does not award grants supporting continuation of prior projects.

Approval Requirements

All applications must be reviewed and approved by your school principal or supervisor before submission. Confirm that the requested item/program/training is not already covered by the District’s operating budget.
Some grants may require additional approvals if they involve District facilities, technology, or professional development/teaching tools. These approvals must be secured before submission.

Guidelines and FAQs

MSF Grant Liaisons are available to discuss ideas and answer questions during the grant application process. Our Grant Liaisons previously served on the Grant Selection Committee and are very knowledgeable about the process. We encourage applicants to use this valuable resource!

MSF Grant Liaisons: Marion Goldstein and Bonnie Lin can be reached at msfgrantliaison@mamaroneckschoolsfoundation.org

All costs associated with the grant should be included in the separate Budget Spreadsheet to be submitted with the Grant Application.

When preparing the budget:

Follow District procedures for purchasing. Contact Joel Bobet in Purchasing BEFORE submission to ensure that the District can purchase from the suggested vendor and that the best pricing has been found.
Include appropriate shipping costs. Check with the vendor if this information is not clearly indicated on your price quote.
Obtain a well-vetted, cost-effective price quote. Please be sure to request that price quotes remain valid through July of the following year.
Follow District procedures for conference attendance.

Once you are ready to prepare the budget spreadsheet:

Make a copy of the Budget Spreadsheet, complete and save as a new Google Sheet.
Input budget items directly into the new copy of the spreadsheet. Do not copy and paste from another spreadsheet. Include URLs for items when possible.
You are required to upload a copy of this spreadsheet as part of your application.

Before submitting an application, please be aware that MSF does not fund:

Items that are commonly within the scope of the regular operating budget of the District, including salaries and “standard” furniture.
Refreshments for events and programs.
Any type of prize money or gift, including but not limited to awards for other individuals or organizations.

All grant applications must be reviewed and approved by your school principal or supervisor BEFORE submission. Approval is an automated step in the application process—when you submit your application, it is first sent to your principal or supervisor before reaching MSF. We strongly recommend discussing your proposal with them before submission to ensure support.

Additional approvals may be required for certain grants:

Facility Modifications: Any work involving electrical, plumbing, walls, interior/exterior spaces, or use of facilities outside normal school hours must be approved by the District Director of Facilities.
Professional Development or Teaching Tools: Grants for conferences, consultants, instructional software, or assessments must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
Technology Components: Grants involving technology must be approved by the appropriate Instructional Technology Coach.

If you are unsure whether your grant requires district-level support or coordination—such as projects impacting an entire grade, requiring follow-up purchases, or involving ongoing maintenance—consult the District Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction before submitting.

If your grant proposal includes professional development or staff training, the following costs must be included, if applicable:

Trainer/consultant costs (include daily or flat rate).
Reimbursement costs for each District employee if training will occur outside of contractual hours.
Travel expenses for District staff or consultant/trainer traveling to the District.
Substitute teacher cost (if training is to take place during school hours). District procedures regarding travel and conference attendance must be followed if your grant is for a conference or workshop.

NOTE: Current staff development reimbursement costs should be budgeted at $352/day. This rate includes the approved daily teacher reimbursement as well the cost to the District for benefits (Social Security, Medicare, and TRS pension rates). Substitute teachers should be budgeted at $152/day. These rates may be updated during the grant process if allowable contractual rates increase.

To help you prepare, you may view all application questions in advance here. When you’re ready to apply, your final submission must be completed using the Google Form, linked above.

Completed applications must be submitted by December 2nd at midnight. If you believe that additional information would benefit the GSC, please provide a URL (where possible) or send the information via email to MSFoundation@mamkschools.org, listing your grant application title in the email subject line.

The GSC is a volunteer committee of the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation that reviews, evaluates, and recommends grants for funding each year. It is made up of members of the MSF’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board, who work together to ensure that all MSF grants align with the Foundation’s mission and benefit our schools.

January – March:

Each application is assigned a liaison from the GSC. The liaison may contact the applicant by email or phone to discuss the application, request clarification, or ask for a modification to the original grant request. Timely responses to these inquiries are appreciated.
GSC reviews each application and decides on a proposed grant slate.

March – April:

MSF Board of Directors votes on the proposed grant slate. Applicants will be notified if their application has been approved (pending District Board of Education (BOE) adoption) following the MSF Board vote.
MSF presents the grant slate to the District’s BOE for adoption.
After BOE approval, the liaison prepares a grant contract and meets with the applicant to review grant expectations and contract terms.
Grant contracts are executed via DocuSign.
Grant funds become available by the date indicated in the contract. Grant implementation cannot begin until a contract has been signed.
Note: the District oversees administration of the grant funds. Grantees must follow all districting purchasing procedures when using grant funds.

Sign and fulfill a grant contract, which is a three-way agreement between MSF, the grant recipient and the District. Grant funds must be spent in accordance with the approved budget defined in the contract, unless prior approval from MSF has been provided.
Any unused funds must be returned to MSF.
Submit mid-year and final progress reports.
Assist MSF in its efforts to publicize the grants.

Robert Hohn, Director of STEM K-12

“Our elementary STEM teachers built a robust curriculum that takes full advantage of the equipment and supplies funded by an MFS grant, such as the 3D printers. By exposing students to these technologies and the design-thinking process from a young age, they’ll be ready to engage in more in-depth learning experiences at Hommocks and the high school.”