2017 Mini-Grants to Teachers

The Hampshire Community Foundation (HCCF) is offering Mini-Grants to Teachers in Hampshire County. These Mini-Grants of up to $250 will be awarded to teachers who need financial assistance with special projects, materials, or classroom resources. Our Partners in Philanthropy, joined by individual donors committed to enhancing the quality of life Hampshire County by supporting the growth of the Hampshire County Education Fund, make these mini-grants possible.

The Need

More and more, teachers are faced with the challenge of keeping children interested and engaged with few resources beyond the basics. In its first couple of years, the Mini-Grants to Teachers program awarded grants to fund classroom book sets, art supplies, a river tank system, digital cameras, atlases, construction materials and more. This year, Mini-Grants will be awarded to teachers who have a burning desire to improve the classroom experience for their students, and the ability to inspire the members of our grants committee to support your efforts.

How Does It Work?

Through a simple one-page application, Pre-k -12 public school teachers in Hampshire County can apply for a grant of up to $250.

The objective is to encourage and support teachers who have great ideas that will enhance the learning experience for students. Mini-Grants can be used to purchase supplies and materials for special projects; provide resources for the classroom; and support projects and programs that are not covered by school budgets or other means.

All grant recipients are expected to report on the expenditure of grant funds and results of the supported project by the end of the school year (June 2018).

Who Can Apply?

All Hampshire County Public School Pre-k -12 teachers, including WVSD&B teachers, are invited to apply for a Mini-Grant. Post-secondary schools/teachers are not eligible at this time.

Deadlines and Instructions

All grant applications must be received by Tuesday, October 10thto be considered. Grant applications may be emailed , faxed to: 888-507-8375, or mailed to:

Hampshire CountyCommunity Foundation

PO Box 40

Romney, WV 26757

You will be notified by mail and/or email, if you are being awarded a mini-grant, and asked to attend our annual Spirit of Giving event in November to receive your grant. If you have any questions, please call 304-822-7200, or email .

2017Mini-Grants to Teachers

Application Form

(If filling out electronically, please save this form to your computer or cloud BEFORE filling it out. Type-filled applications are preferred. If filling out by hand please PRINT CLEARLY. Ineligible applications may not be considered.)

(304) 822-7200 *** Fax: (888) 507-8375 *** HampshireCCF.org

The Hampshire County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation

Teacher Information

Name: ______Email: ______

Grade Level: ______Subject Area (if applicable): ______

School Information

School Name: ______School Phone: ______

Mailing Address:______City: ______Zip: ______

Principal’s Name: ______Principal’sEmail: ______

Project Information

Project Name: ______Project Completion Date: ______

Amount Requested: $______Number of Students Affected: ______

Have you applied to any other funding sources for this project? ______

Project Description: Please state how the requested funds will be used, including how your project will impact students, promote creative teaching, and/or enhance classroom experiences. Please include a brief budget summary listing specific materials/expenses. Make sure expenses add up to the amount you requested. If other funding sources are involved,please elaborate. (Use additional pages, if necessary).

(304) 822-7200 *** Fax: (888) 507-8375 *** HampshireCCF.org

The Hampshire County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation