When are grants available during the school year?
What if my project is over $3000?
See the Grants section of the TEF Operating Policy.
What types of grants have been approved in the past?
See the Previous Grants list.
Who can apply for a grant?
Teacher, staff, administrator, and departments.
How many grants are approved each year?
The number of grants awarded depends on the TEF yearly budget. There is no set number of how many grants are awarded.
What do I do once my grant is awarded?
Once a grant is awarded, you will get a letter by email to giving you further instruction.
When will I know if my grant was awarded?
After the Board of Education approves the grants recommended by the Trenton Educational Foundation, you will be notified of the status of your grant.
Who can I contact for help in applying for a grant?
Your building administrator, a mentor teacher, and other teachers can be helpful with decisions of how this grant process works.
The following teachers are available to help answer questions:
· Anderson – Diana Klingelhafer
· Hedke – Diana Klingelhafer
· Arthurs – Barb Aguirre
· THS – Sarah Riley and Emily Hornbeck
You can also send an email to trentoneducationalfoundation@gmail.com with questions, or call Peter Poulos (TEF Executive Director) at 313-680-4567.