Educator Grants

When Are The Grant Applications Due And When Are Awards Given?

The Grant Application is due by Friday, August 15, 2025. Recipients will be notified of the TUHSEF Board decision and an account will be created for you to access. All grant recipients will be invited to a TUHSEF Reception for award recognition by the Governing Board.

 

Grant Requirements and Restrictions

Grant applications will be reviewed by the Education Foundation Grant Committee.   The review process will follow a standard protocol determined by the Foundation.

 

Categories may include but are not limited to Materials and Supplies, Printing, Postage, Learning Resources, Audio-visual materials, Computer software and peripherals, equipment approved by the District, professional development, Consultant/Speaker, or other categories you deem important to the success of your project.

 

• The project must directly benefit TUHSD students and their success.

• The project must align with the TUHSEF mission and vision.

• Tempe Union employee wages and salaries cannot be funded.

• The grant is to supplement, not replace federal, state, or district school funds.

• Food and gift cards will not be funded.

• Extracurricular projects will not be funded if tax credit funds are available. Please check with your Principal.

 

Eligible Programs:

• Programs that support core subjects and electives

• Programs that support social and emotional programs

• Professional development opportunities for teacher instruction

• After-school academic learning opportunities for students

• Support student application of classroom knowledge to real-life applications

• Opportunities for students to get to know positive real-life individuals in various careers