Get Funding for Your Innovative Ideas
Do you have an innovative project idea that could enhance learning for your students? Hillsborough Education Foundation offers grant funding opportunities to help administrators, teachers, and support staff bring impactful ideas to life.
Through our online grant application, educators can apply for funding for projects that support student engagement, innovation, and academic enrichment. From STEAM and the arts to literacy, wellness, and hands-on learning experiences, we welcome proposals that help students thrive.
Supported by HEF and our generous donor community, these grants are designed to invest in creative ideas that strengthen classrooms and schools across our community.
Get Started Today:
- HEF provides dedicated funding to fuel innovative classroom projects that go beyond typical school budgets, sparking excitement and engagement among students.
- Hillsborough County Public Schools educators can apply for project funding ranging from $100 to $2,500, and principals can apply up to $5,000 for school-wide initiatives.
Don’t miss your chance to secure funding for your innovative ideas! Start your application today and inspire young minds in ways you’ve always dreamed.
The Application window for this school year has closed. The portal will reopen for the 26-27 school year on July 15, 2026.
Grant Timeline
- – Grant application portal opens
- – Grant application portal closes – last day to apply
- – Deadline to complete project(s)
- – Deadline to submit outcome report(s) along with grant recipient and student thank you notes
How School and Classroom Enrichment Grants Help
FAQs
HEF accepts applications from educators, 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: desks & bookcases).
- Room décor such as pillows and posters.
- Online software subscriptions.
- Gift cards.
1) A check written to your school. Grant recipients need to work with their bookkeeper for purchases and expense reporting according to the Grant Fund Financial Policy.
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2) Funds can be added to the grant recipient’s ClassWallet account for purchasing directly through their vendors and/or submitting receipts for reimbursement.
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. 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, approval isn’t required to apply. However, your completed application will be emailed to your principal after you submit. If your grant is funded and you choose to receive a check, your principal will need to sign the Grant Funds Financial Policy.
We recommend giving your administration a heads-up so they’re aware of your plans.
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.
Have questions? Please contact:
Angie Anthony
Director of Scholarships and Grant Programs
Hillsborough Education Foundation
813-574-0273
aanthony@educationfoundation.com
