Education Grant Program
Forecasted
Education Grant Program supports public school communities by funding basic student needs and classroom, club, and afterschool projects that enrich experiences beyond what public funding provides.
Funder: Community Foundation of the New River Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per project
Summary: Supports basic student needs and projects that enrich public school classrooms, clubs, afterschool programs, and extracurricular activities.
Key Information: Applicants must be affiliated with public schools in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, or Wythe County, or the City of Radford.
Description
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) manages several funds supporting public school systems through its Education Grant Program. A single online application allows eligible school personnel, students, and parent-teacher groups to be considered by multiple funding sources. Supported projects may meet basic student needs, including clothing, food, and school supplies, or enhance classroom and school experiences through student clubs, afterschool programs, and extracurricular activities.
The program prioritizes opportunities above and beyond those available through public funding. Reviewers consider how effectively a project addresses an identified need and its benefits for students, school personnel, and the school as a whole. Applicants describe specific goals, intended beneficiaries, and methods for measuring progress. Both new projects and continuations of successful programs can be proposed.
