Grant Overview

The Trenton Educational Foundation is excited to financially support grants that enhance teaching and learning opportunities in the Trenton Public Schools! All TEF grants can be for an individual teacher, grade level, department, entire school, or district.

Grant applications need to be approved by your building administrator/supervisor before submitting the grant to the Trenton Educational Foundation. This is not a guarantee of funding. If technology is involved, please contact Stephanie O’Connor for approval before submitting your grant.

TEACHER/STAFF GRANTS: Applications are accepted and approved in the fall. Click HERE for current school-year grant cycle. The TEF will award teacher/staff grants up to $3000.Click HERE to view and submit your application.

COLLABORATIVE GRANTS: Collaborative Grants are grants above $3000. These grants require other financial partners, which could include the school district and/or other outside parties. Other partners must cover at least 40% of the total expenses of the grant. Click HERE to view the TEF Grant Operating Policy. These grants will be accepted throughout the year. Click HERE to view and submit your application.

MINI-GRANTS: Applications are accepted late fall into January. Click HERE for current school-year grant cycle. The TEF will award mini-grants up to $1000.

Click HERE to view and submit your application.

NEW TEACHER GRANTS: Teachers that are newly hired will receive a $250 grant. Teachers will be notified of the availability of this grant at the beginning of the school year.  Click HERE to view and submit your application.

• Technology
• Scholastic Enhancement
• Arts & Education
• Professional Development
• Cultural Enrichment

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• Mind Matters