Funding Opportunity Title: Funding for Middle School & High School Assistance
Description of Funding Opportunity: This funding opportunity was created to help supplement education costs for students in middle and high school. The funding can be used for the following types of expenses:
- tutoring services
- school supplies
- after school programs
- educational software, games, and tools etc.
- technology that aids in the education process (laptop, tablet, calculator, etc.)
- fieldtrip costs
- extracurricular activity fees (musical instruments, sports related costs, school club fees, etc.)
If you need funding for something that is not listed above, you can still submit your request and our Board of Directors will review the request for approval.
Entry Period and Winner Announcements: This funding opportunity will open at the beginning of each month and close at the end of each month, unless otherwise noted on this page. Winners will be announced at the end of the following month. (Example: For entries submitted between January 1- January 31, a winner will be notified by the end of February.)
Amount of Funding: up to $100
Eligibility Requirements:
- The applicant can be the parent, guardian, or family member of the student; however, we really want the student to play an active role in applying for this grant.
- Applicants must complete the funding application at the bottom of this page.
- The student should complete the short explanation about why they are requesting this funding. (100 to 200 words) Some of our board members are educators, so we want to give students the opportunity to express themselves through writing. This will help them prepare for writing more in the future.
- The application must include proof of the expense. The parent, guardian, or family member can assist with providing proof such as a receipt, an invoice, a screenshot of item and its cost, etc.
Apply Below
Instructions: To apply for this funding opportunity, complete all sections of the form below. Anything left incomplete will result in the application being denied.
Student Explanation Requirements: Using 100 to 200 words, the student should explain to us why they are requesting this funding. Use the following questions to help you write.
- Tell us all about you. Give us a short biography and make sure you include any special interests or hobbies that you have. You can also include any future career goals you want.
- How will you use this award money if you are selected as a winner? Be specific about how it will help you with your education or future goals.
- Tell us specifics about any charges they have received or will receive. You may need your parents help for this part if you are not sure about fees.
Upload a file: You may need your parents help for this part. You must send us proof of what you intend to use the funds for. You can submit a receipt for an item you purchased, screenshot of an item you intend to purchase, a bill/invoice from an education institution or business, or similar types of documentation. You will only be able to upload one file.
The only personal information that can be shown in your document is your name. You should remove all other personal and private information from the file you upload! For your safety, cover up or black out any private information such as addresses, birthdates, social security numbers, account numbers, etc.
