Grant Request
Charger Foundation
As you look for ways to expand your instruction and engage your students, Charger Foundation Grants are available to help you be a more innovative and successful teacher. The 2025/2026 Grant Application is now open below. Please note that we have combined the Teacher and Principal Grant process.
Grants will be considered for the following qualities:
Originality: Grant application is creative and demonstrates an innovative approach to teaching and learning.
Need: Grant application clearly articulates a solution to a problem.
Impact: Grant request significantly enhances the learning experience for a diverse group of students.
Sustainability: Grant request generates a long-term impact with growth potential.
Application/Project Clarity: Grant objectives, process and budget are clearly defined.
Grants must fit into one of the following categories:
Student experience (field trip, speaker, etc.)
Technology/Software
Instructional tools
Creative learning opportunity
Professional development
Projects
Grants will not be approved for the following items:
Athletic team or event-related items
Printers, paper, ink cartridges, toner, etc.
Activities that occur outside of the school year
Grant Instructions
Seek approval from your principal (and Central Office) before applying.
Submit online application by Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Complete all grant application sections to be considered.
Grant Award Timeline
Grant Application Opens: Monday, October 27, 2025
Grant Due Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 (5 p.m.)
Volunteer Review Committee: November 17 - 19, 2025
Charger Foundation Approval: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Grants Announced: Monday, December 1, 2025
Grant funds used: Friday, May 1, 2026
Grant Envelopes, Receipts & Related Documents Due: Friday, May 1, 2026
Grant Expectations
Grant funds must be used specifically for the project and materials listed on the application, not on additional items.
Grant recipients are encouraged to submit digital images of funded items or experiences with a brief description of how students were impacted. This can be done by tagging the Charger Foundation on social media or emailing files to info@chargerfoundation.org.
Unspent funds should be returned to the Foundation. Unspent funds below $150 are exempt.
Any items purchased with Foundation grant funds become the property of the Martin school where the recipient works at the time of application.
By accepting Foundation grant funds, you agree to provide feedback to the Foundation on the project. The Foundation reserves the right to share information about the project with the Martin community.
The Foundation is honored to offer support to our Martin teachers and administration. We appreciate you and welcome any questions about the process. Thank you for allowing us to help in this way.
Go Chargers!