GRANTS
Serving Our Education Misssion
The Education Foundation provides grants to Franklin Community Schools’ teachers for educational programs and projects which meet our mission of enhancing students’ educational experience.
Our grants will not support basic classroom needs, extracurricular activities, athletics, or programs or projects already funded by other foundations or community resources.
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Our Impact
Enhancing the Educational Experience
Franklin Community High School business and science teacher Jon Kowalczyk shares his story of how a grant from the Franklin Education Foundation supported his e-sports program. Our grants to Franklin Community Schools’ teachers for educational programs and projects which meet our mission.
Video by ZW Productions
What is Involved
Project Proposals
Applicants must be certified employees of Franklin Community Schools.
Each proposal must address key criteria.
Grant Criteria
Grants are given to programs and projects that:
Reflect the Foundation’s Vision, Mission and Purpose.Are innovative.
Are aligned to state standards.
Are aligned to established school board values.
Grant Cycle
Our anticipated schedule for the next Grant Cycle is:
Late August/Early September
Announce Actual Grant Cycle Schedule
Announce Actual Grant Cycle Schedule
Mid-September
Release Grant Guidelines and Application
Release Grant Guidelines and Application
Late October/Early November
Grant Deadline
Late November/Early December
Announce Grant Recipients
Announce Grant Recipients
How We Help
Recent Grant Recipients
Jeff Karns, Franklin Community High School, STEM Lab Coats
Linzie Spaulding, Needham Elementary School, Bowling Set
Emily Silverman, Franklin Community High School, Library Furniture
Jayme Abel, Webb Elementary School, Backgrounds for Drama Club
Michael Swigert, Union Elementary School, Drum Kits
Michael Swigert, Webb Elementary School, Drum Kits
Alicia Geesey, Franklin Community High School, Inside Growing Ag Project
Marc Callan, Franklin Community High School, Pug Mill for Clay Recycling
Emily Ericson, Union Elementary School, Explore National Parks
Lisa Whitlow-Hill, Custer Baker Intermediate School, Sensory Room Items
Allison Clark, Union Elementary School, Phonics Books
Jody Bridges, Webb Elementary School, Book for Each Child
Melissa Moore, Needham Elementary School, Paper Foldable Microscopes
Bethany Bursak, Custer Baker Intermediate School, Portable Classroom Easel
Jeremy Hartman, Custer Baker Intermediate School, Weight Room Bands and Bars
Elisabeth Russell, Franklin Community Middle School, Sensory Room Items, Light Covers, Furniture
Brooke Thomas, Needham Elementary School, Sensory Room Items
Haley Anderson Roberts, Franklin Community High School, Algebra Manipulatives
Brynn Stebbe, Needham Elementary School, Ukes
Emily Barger, Webb Elementary School, STEM Bins
Peggy Kinsey, Webb Elementary School, Writing Center
Constance Moore, Webb Elementary School, Wobble Seats
Bria Kirkham, Custer Baker Intermediate School, Flexible Seating Furniture
Madeline Rollins, Creekside Elementary School, Flexible Seating Furniture
Megan Osborne, Creekside Elementary School, Furniture
Jeannie Perry, Needham Elementary School, Library Furniture