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Innovative Grants

Innovative Grants Are Now Open

for the 2024-2025 School Year. 

These grants are designed to encourage, recognize, and reward creative instructional programs and ideas in education. The Davis Education Foundation offers schools and departments the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects that promote higher levels of student learning and academic success. The grant proposals mustenhance student academic performance and support the objectives, goals, and initiatives of the DESK Standards of the Davis School District.

Grant Details:

  • Amount: Up to $5,000

  • Eligible Expenses: Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or technology.

  • Required Match: All applications require a full cash match.

  • Restrictions: Grant funds may not be used for:

    • Indirect costs, grant administration fees, or salaries.

    • Teacher training or travel.

    • Stipends to the applicants.

    • Lobbying or promoting religious purposes.

    • Projects provided for in school or district budgets.

    • Food, rewards, or incentives.