Apply for a Grant
The Derby Education Foundation is pleased to award on a bi-annual basis monetary grants to USD 260 teachers and programs to support innovative educational endeavors for USD 260 students.
Maximum Grant Amount: $1,000 per grant application
Grant Application Deadlines: February 2, 2024 & September 1, 2024
Grant Award Dates: Third week of February; Third week of September.
Exceptions to these grant application deadlines will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the DEF board of directors. Contact the DEF at derbyeducationfoundation@gmail.com for more information.
Frequency of Awards: There must be a three-year gap between grant awards for any teacher or program.
Post-award Follow-up: The DEF board requests that the grant recipients provide follow-up information to the board describing the student educational benefits that were obtained utilizing the funds.
Please Note: As a general rule, the DEF does not fund food purchases, travel accommodations, prizes, behavior incentive items, or teacher training.
Click HERE to apply.