Dear Educators,
NSF values you, our district’s teachers, staff and administrators. We strive to work in partnership with you to enhance our children’s education.
The Spring NSF grant cycle will open on Monday, March 10, 2025 and will close on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Award decisions will be communicated by Friday, May 23, 2025.
Applications are reviewed by the NSF Grants Committee and moved to a full board vote for approval.
See below for more details on how to apply for a grant.
We look forward to receiving your application!
NSF FUNDING CRITERIA
NSF is open to, and interested in, considering any creative project that falls within the mission of NSF and contributes substantially to the Newton Public Schools. NSF will consider grants for:
• New Approaches in the Classroom
NSF makes grants to teachers that allow them to try new approaches in the classroom. This helps keep curriculum engaging and dynamic and encourages teachers to incubate ideas and collaborate as they cultivate their educational practices.
• Professional Development for Teachers
NSF invests in the professional growth of Newton educators so that they can expand their practice and supplement the opportunities that the district provides.
• Programs that Promote Equity for all Students
NSF helps students to achieve their full potential by funding programs that promote equity associated with race, income and social identity.
PROPOSAL PROCESS
Newton Schools Foundation provides a supporting grant to the Newton Public Schools in one annual lump sum. NPS Grants Administration, in conjunction with the NSF Grants Committee and Board, then allocates project funds based upon a proposal process. The proposal process is guided by two main principles:
- Project alignment with NPS district wide goals and objectives
- Project fit within NSF’s mission and goals (see above)
Please note – projects requesting funding for administrative work, equipment or new staff positions generally do not meet the NSF funding priorities. NSF does not fund travel or food expenses, with rare exceptions.
Grant Application Process
Links are provided to access the applicable documents, both of which are required for your application to be considered.
Please:
- Take note of the 500 character / 100 word max where noted. Word choice does matter!
- Be sure to get supervisor (or supervisors) approval. Your application will not be reviewed without supervisor support.
Budget Template – be sure to upload your budget in a sharable format. PDFs will not be reviewed.
To help you brainstorm before entering your application in the Google Form, please review the application prompts.
Please contact Amy Mistrot with any questions either by phone at extension 9038 or by email at mistrota@newton.k12.ma.us.
