HEF accepts applications from administrators, media specialists, and guidance counselors. 

HEF’s Review Committee meets monthly to review applications. Once selections are made, teachers are notified by email and award letters are sent to teachers, principals and bookkeepers.

Yes, curriculum-based field trip proposals are welcomed.

• Anticipated outcomes support the goals
• Project and items are curriculum-based
• Number of students impacted
• Measurable outcomes are defined, where possible
• Enrichment experience for students
• Teacher innovation
• Cost per student ratio

• Technology, such as tablets, iPads, tablets, computers, etc.
• Any kind of furniture (examples: flexible seating, desks & bookcases).
• Room décor such as pillows and posters.
• Online software subscriptions.
• Gift cards.

We will issue a check written to your school.  Grant recipients need to work with their bookkeeper for purchases and expense reporting.

Sometimes HEF has access to requested items and may contact you to make arrangements to pick them up. Depending on your location, we may be able to make delivery arrangements.

Yes, your grant page will have a donation button that anyone can use to contribute funds.

Yes, and we encourage you to do so as many teachers have experienced success building support for their projects.

HEF may provide you with funding for part of the request and will notify you when doing so. Your request will remain on our website until the end of the grant application period, so it can continue to garner community support.

Your proposal will stay posted on our website until the end of the grant application period, so it can continue to garner community support.

Yes. To provide donors with information about the impact of their dollars, grant recipients must complete a brief outcomes report, submit a thank you letter along with notes from students, and submit pictures at the end of the school year. This is a vital part of donor relations that helps us secure funding.

No, it is not required, however, we recommend you communicate your plans with your administration so they are aware.

Yes, you must notify the HCPS Grants & Research Operations (GRO) office of your intent to apply for funding by completing a Grant Application Notification form. It may also be accessed from the HCPS Staff Hub webpage: use the dropdown menu and select “Grant Application Notification form.” This form must be filled out at least two weeks prior to submitting your grant and must be completed for each opportunity you pursue. Please review the HCPS Grant Guidelines.