Educator Grants
We encourage TCSD educators and 501c3 organizations interested in implementing innovative educational projects that benefit Trumansburg students to apply for an educator grant.
How to Apply
In an effort to encourage more grant applications and, therefore, expand opportunities for educational programs in the community, we are pleased to present new guidelines for our grant application process.
Update effective 9/20/24:
Rolling grants are now open within a limited budget for fall 2024. To apply for a grant of $1,000 or less, you may submit your application anytime to be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will make every effort to process rolling grants in a timely manner, but we cannot guarantee decisions in less than four weeks. Please submit your application to allow time for review and dispersal of funds as applicable.
For grant applications over $1,000, please apply during our designated grant cycle (January 15 for Spring Grants and August 1 for Fall Grants).
If you have a time-sensitive grant request over $1,000, please message grants@tburgedfoundation.org to be considered for an out-of-cycle review.
For questions, or if you wish to submit an alternative application format, please email grants@tburgedfoundation.org.
To apply for a grant, you can submit your application online. If you prefer to print your application, you may download the pdf Grant Application Form, and email it to grants@tburgedfoundation.org, or mail it to the address at the bottom of the form.
When will my grant application be reviewed?
Large grants over $1,000 will be reviewed during the bi-annual grant review meetings (August 1st and January 15th). For grants received on a rolling basis, we will make every effort to review and respond in a timely manner, but we cannot guarantee decisions in less than four weeks.
Trumansburg Education Foundation Grant Award Guidelines
Grant applications that are clear and concise regarding the program description, objectives, and number of students impacted have the highest chance of being fully funded. Please provide clear details regarding the overall program budget and how the requested funds from the Trumansburg Education Foundation will be used. Please refer to these model grant applications as guides:
Trumansburg Robotics Team, Fall 2017 – 3D Printer
Fully funded at $1,500
Trumansburg 7th Grade, Fall 2016 – Bird Project
Fully funded at $310
Trumansburg After-school Program, Fall 2016 – Mobile STEM
Fully funded at $178
Proposals to enhance the education of Trumansburg students will be considered provided that the proposed project directly involves and/or benefits students, and cannot be funded through existing avenues of school district support. The most competitive grants are those that reach a large number of TCSD Pre-K-12 students and focus on forward-thinking programming that enhances and supplements the K-12 curriculum.
Trumansburg Education Foundation Grants are awarded on a smaller scale to community organizations, provided the applicant is a 501c3 organization. Partnerships between the Trumansburg School District and community organizations are welcome.