OVERVIEW:

 

The Hayward Education Foundation (HEF) awards funding for innovative classroom projects & activities which support, enrich, and strengthen the educational experiences of students as well as promote life-long learning.  

 

Funding is awarded once each year, up to a maximum of $1,000. Due to the funding limitations, a project may be fully or partially funded.  An applicant may receive only one grant per funding cycle. Two or more applicants can combine grants to serve more classrooms.  All applicants who are awarded an HEF Classroom Project  are required to return any unspent funds to HEF and also to provide a completed final report including photos at the conclusion of the project. The Final Report Guidelines can be found here. Please be sure to provide your initials acknowledging your understanding of these requirements and electronically sign your application once completed. Failure to return any unspent funds and to submit a final report including any photos may prevent you from receiving future funding.

 

For the list of grants funded in the past, click here.

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Application Process (NEW): 

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All applications will be reviewed and funded on a first come, first served basis.  Approved applications will be funded as they are received. The deadline for applications is dependent on the distribution of the reserve funds and to the discretion of the HEF Board.  

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Each application must have a completed budget. Applications without a completed budget will not be considered. You may download the template here Itemized Budget. You will need excel to fill out the form.

 

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

 

Applications will be evaluated by the HEF Board members. Applications will be reviewed and, if approved, funded on a first come, first served basis. 

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All applicants will be notified of the results by EMAIL within one week of application submittal. 

 

GUIDELINES AND CLASSROOM PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA:

The Hayward Education Foundation (HEF) is looking for K-12 Classroom Project requests that:

• Are creative, innovative and support, enrich, and strengthen the educational experiences of students in Hayward elementary and secondary schools.

• Promote life-long learning.

• Clearly identify & explain activities and goals for the project as well as clarify criteria for evaluating accomplishments.

• Require full participation of students which is active and hands-on and occurs in the classroom or on school grounds.

• Are complete with a clear and concise budget including specific line items for proposed purchases.

• Support purchases that will endure over time.

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HEF will NOT fund:

• Late applications.

• Handwritten applications.

• Incomplete applications (PLEASE read the instructions carefully), i.e. Applications with incomplete narratives and/or applications with incomplete budgets or budgets that do not match the described program.

• Projects that do not describe or provide a clear educational benefit.

• Items that the District/School can provide.

• Personal Electronic Devices (tablets (iPads, etc.), laptop or desktop computers) for the teachers use. 

• Printer ink.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of any kind.

• Salaries or stipends.

• Field Trips (transportation, passes, admission tickets, registration costs, chaperone fees)

• Finger printing of any kind. 

• Retroactive expenses or activities.

•  Student snacks.

• Clothing, e.g., t-shirts or sweatshirts.

• Trophies, pins, certificates of achievement, etc.

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2022-2023 CPP Funding Calendar:

Application and Guidelines Available: November 11, 2022
Application Deadline: April 7, 2023 or until allocated funds are distributed
Grant Committee Review: As received
Grant Funding Recommendations to Board: After committee review
Notification to Applicants of Funding: When approved
Distribution of Awards: Days after approved

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Questions and More information:

If you have any questions:
EMAIL:  Admin@HaywardEd.org 
CALL: (510) 862-3702

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