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Albany Public Schools Foundation

Classroom Grants

The purpose of the classroom grant program is to support teachers who promote innovative and enriching projects and programs for Greater Albany Public School District students. Priority is given to proposals that provide enrichment opportunities in the areas of art, music, STEM, and health. The Albany Public Schools Foundation seeks to impact student learning in the most positive and direct way possible through support for programs and supplies that stimulate thought and encourage curiosity.

Applications are due on October 14, 2022

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Grant Reports

Grant Criteria & Priorities

The following guidelines will assist you in applying for an Albany Public Schools Foundation classroom grant. To determine the merits of the grant proposal, and ultimately the award decision, the following criteria will be considered:

  • Application must be submitted by the deadline.
  • Project benefits a large number of students and increases student engagement in the areas of art/music, STEM, or health/wellness.
  • Applicant is a GAPS administrator, teacher or staff member.
  • Funds are limited, we will attempt to fund as many programs as possible that meet criteria.
  • Grants may not be used to pay teachers or staff.
  • Equipment purchases will be approved by GAPS and will become the property of GAPS.
  • All proposals will be reviewed; however, requests for field trips have historically not been funded.
  • The Foundation reserves the right to use the names of grant recipients and descriptions of their projects in promotional materials.
  • If awarded, a grant report must be submitted on or before June 30.
Art Supplies
Culinary Arts Classroom Projects
Owl Pellets Classroom Project
2021 Classroom Grant Recipients
2020 Classroom Grant Recipients

2022-23 Classroom Grant Report

Final reports due by June 30

Did you receive a classroom grant this year? If so, please submit your grant report by June 30, 2022. To be eligible for future grants, a report must be submitted. We would love to hear about all of the wonderful work that you do in the classroom. Thanks for being a star for Albany students!

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Albany Public Schools Foundation
Partnering with the Greater Albany Public School District to help Albany students succeed through Classroom grants, Big Impact Grants, Elementary Enrichment Grants, Scholarships and Student Assistance Programs.
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