Spring Innovative Instructional Grant

DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Online Spring Grant Application

Applicants can apply for up to $1000 for innovative projects in their classroom.

Principal Approval Form

(must be submitted with your application)

Spring Innovative Grant Information

Purpose:  Spring Innovative Instructional Grants are a means for providing small grants to teachers and other school-level professional staff members to encourage innovative, creative approaches that enhance student learning in classroom instruction.

Eligibility:  The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and any YCSD teacher or group may apply.

Eligible Proposals:  Grants proposals should be creative, Innovative and should support the YCSD strategic plan.  Please ensure that:

• No school name, acronym or teacher names on the application.
• provided an itemized budget that includes the vendor and prices.
• Does not ask the foundation to fund the following: food, bus transportation, salaries for speakers or substitute teachers, alternative seating or clothing items.

Funds:  Teachers may apply for up to $1,000. The number of awards will depend on funds available from The York Foundation for Public Education, Inc.