The Grant Application has now closed.
Thank you for your interest!
Thank you for your interest!
The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence would like to thank you for your interest in applying for a multi-teacher grant.
The application and process has been updated this year. Please read through this page and the application carefully. We will also be updating the FAQ section at the bottom of this page as we receive questions, so refer back to this page as you apply for your grant.
Please note, this application is open to TSD K-12 and Troy Center for Transition Teachers Only. For purposes of this application, reading and math specialists are included in TFEE’s definition of teachers. Para-educators, health aides, building principals, therapists, CARE staff, etc. are not eligible to apply
There is no single-teacher grant application for this year.
Below you will find the rubric for this year's application, a link to the online application, the timeline for this year, and other helpful information related to our grant program.
Grants will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Friday, October 28, 2022. Decisions will be announced by mid-November and funds will be available shortly after the announcement.
If you have any questions regarding the grants, please contact:
Alison Hendry, TFEE Executive Director
email: ahendry@troy.k12.mi.us
text: 231-313-9910
The application and process has been updated this year. Please read through this page and the application carefully. We will also be updating the FAQ section at the bottom of this page as we receive questions, so refer back to this page as you apply for your grant.
Please note, this application is open to TSD K-12 and Troy Center for Transition Teachers Only. For purposes of this application, reading and math specialists are included in TFEE’s definition of teachers. Para-educators, health aides, building principals, therapists, CARE staff, etc. are not eligible to apply
There is no single-teacher grant application for this year.
Below you will find the rubric for this year's application, a link to the online application, the timeline for this year, and other helpful information related to our grant program.
Grants will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Friday, October 28, 2022. Decisions will be announced by mid-November and funds will be available shortly after the announcement.
If you have any questions regarding the grants, please contact:
Alison Hendry, TFEE Executive Director
email: ahendry@troy.k12.mi.us
text: 231-313-9910
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Grant scoring Rubric
Multi-teacher grant application
When you open application form, Google will give you the option to sign in. If you do so, responses typed into the form will automatically be saved for 30 days.
If you would prefer to draft your application in a word document, you can download the template below, and then copy and paste your responses into the online application. The template contains the full application, without section breaks and may be a useful resource as you work on your application. Please note that applications must be submitted using the link above.
If you would prefer to draft your application in a word document, you can download the template below, and then copy and paste your responses into the online application. The template contains the full application, without section breaks and may be a useful resource as you work on your application. Please note that applications must be submitted using the link above.
Grant Timeline
Monday, October 10, 2022 - Grant application opens
Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM - Grant application closes
Monday, October 31 - Monday, November 21, 2022 - Grants reviewed and scored
Week of November 28, 2022 - Grant recipients announced and funds made available
Friday, April 14, 2023 - Final day to spend grant funds and request reimbursements
Monday, May 15, 2023 - Final grant evaluation due to TFEE
Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM - Grant application closes
Monday, October 31 - Monday, November 21, 2022 - Grants reviewed and scored
Week of November 28, 2022 - Grant recipients announced and funds made available
Friday, April 14, 2023 - Final day to spend grant funds and request reimbursements
Monday, May 15, 2023 - Final grant evaluation due to TFEE
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will the tfee be accepting applications for single teacher grants?
At this time, the TFEE is only accepting applications for multi-teacher grants.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT?
This application is open to TSD K-12 and Troy Center for Transition Teachers Only. For purposes of this application, reading and math specialists are included in the TFEE's definition of teachers. Para-educators, health aides, building principals, therapists, CARE staff, etc. are not eligible to apply.
If you are not sure if you qualify, please email ahendry@troy.k12.mi.us.
If you are not sure if you qualify, please email ahendry@troy.k12.mi.us.
How will I know if my grant has been awarded?
During the week of November 21, the TFEE will contact the teacher listed as the primary applicant to let them know the result of the application.
Any other tips or hints for me as i fill out our application?
The TFEE is looking for quality over quantity in these applications. Be clear and concise in your explanation.
The summary (first question in the project overview section) is your time to shine. Explain what your project is, how it will engage your students, and how it will enhance learning. The TFEE would like to be able to cut out this section of your application and place it on our website, so make sure that this answer can stand alone to explain what your project is all about - both activities, learning goals and outcomes.
Read through our grant rubric carefully. The rubric will show you what our readers are looking for as they score grants.
Keep in mind that while many of our grant readers are involved in education, some are not. Be sure to explain acronyms and any education-specific jargon that is used in the application. Do not assume that the person reading your application is a fellow educator.
Do not include links out to videos or other websites. They will not be opened. Do your best to explain your project using just the grant application.
Grants must include a detailed cost breakdown of your project. This budget must be typed into our form. The budget cannot be shared as a link to an external file. Your grant application will not be considered without this breakdown typed into the form. Again, do not share a link to a Google Sheet or a OneDrive link to an Excel file. Type your budget into the form.
The summary (first question in the project overview section) is your time to shine. Explain what your project is, how it will engage your students, and how it will enhance learning. The TFEE would like to be able to cut out this section of your application and place it on our website, so make sure that this answer can stand alone to explain what your project is all about - both activities, learning goals and outcomes.
Read through our grant rubric carefully. The rubric will show you what our readers are looking for as they score grants.
Keep in mind that while many of our grant readers are involved in education, some are not. Be sure to explain acronyms and any education-specific jargon that is used in the application. Do not assume that the person reading your application is a fellow educator.
Do not include links out to videos or other websites. They will not be opened. Do your best to explain your project using just the grant application.
Grants must include a detailed cost breakdown of your project. This budget must be typed into our form. The budget cannot be shared as a link to an external file. Your grant application will not be considered without this breakdown typed into the form. Again, do not share a link to a Google Sheet or a OneDrive link to an Excel file. Type your budget into the form.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award is $800 per applicant. For example, if 3 teachers/staff are involved in the project, the maximum possible award is $2,400. If 10 teachers/staff are involved, the maximum possible award is $8,000.
Can I save my progress on the online Application?
The online application was built using Google Forms. Google now gives you the option to sign into Google to save your progress. Below is a picture showing where you will find this option.
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If you would prefer not to sign into Google, your progress will not be saved. Instead, you can use our Grant Application Template to work on your application, and then cut and paste the answers into the Google Form when you're ready.
Please note, grant applications will only be accepted via the Online Application. |
Is there a way to view the full grant application?
Yes! By downloading the Grant Application Template, you will be able to see the full application without the section breaks that exist in the Online Application.
Can I apply for more than one grant?
Yes! Teachers can be involved in more than one multi-teacher grant.
Can a club apply for a grant?
Clubs are not eligible to be considered for a TFEE classroom grant.
What is the timeline for grants this year?
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Grant application opens
Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM - Grant application closes
Monday, October 31 - Monday, November 21, 2022 - Grants reviewed and scored
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - Grant recipients announced and funds made available
Friday, April 14, 2023 - Final day to spend grant funds and request reimbursements
Monday, May 15, 2023 - Final grant evaluation due to TFEE
Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM - Grant application closes
Monday, October 31 - Monday, November 21, 2022 - Grants reviewed and scored
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - Grant recipients announced and funds made available
Friday, April 14, 2023 - Final day to spend grant funds and request reimbursements
Monday, May 15, 2023 - Final grant evaluation due to TFEE
DO TEACHERS HAVE TO PLAN A JOINT ACTIVITY TO QUALIFY FOR A MULTI-TEACHER GRANT?
No. While joint activities would certainly qualify to apply for a multi-teacher grant, they are not the only way to qualify. Teachers who teach the same or similar classes may apply together for materials that would be shared between them, or which would be of benefit to all teachers in the group. You could be in the same building, or different buildings. There are many ways to group together to qualify for a multi-teacher grant, so be creative! And if you have questions, please reach out to either Scott or Alison (contact info above).