Trenton Educational Foundation - Timeline for Grants

2025-26

STAFF EDUCATIONAL GRANT Cycle (up to $3,000): 

· September 10 - October 8, 2025 - Applications are accepted 

· October 9-14, 2025 - Grant Committee meets to review submitted proposals

· October 15, 2025 – TEF Board approval of grants

· October 27, 2025 - Board of Education approval of grants 

· October 29, 2025 - Notification of grant status to applicants 

MINI-EDUCATIONAL GRANT Cycle (up to $1,000):

· January 5 – February 6, 2026 - Applications are accepted 

· February 9-16, 2026 - Grants Committee meets to review submitted proposals

· February 18, 2026 - TEF Board Approval of grants 

· February 23, 2026 - Board of Education approval of grants

· February 25, 2025 - Notification of grant status to applicants

COLLABORATIVE EDUCATIONAL GRANT Cycle (over $3,000):

· Applications are accepted throughout the year.

· Grants Committee will meet periodically (as needed) to review submitted proposals.

· Presentations may be requested.

WELCOME GRANTS ($250):

· August 29, 2025- Presented at the Welcome Meeting for new teachers.