Small Grants
The Foundation offers small grants of up to $3,000 to Saucon Valley teachers to support innovative student and teacher learning experiences. We actively solicit applications during the fall grant cycle.
To access a Grant Application: choose pdf or docx .
To understand how small grants are evaluated: Small Grants Evaluation Checklist
For your Final Grant Report: choose pdf or docx.
Small Grants encourage innovation in seven target areas.
THE TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING FUND
The Technology & Learning Fund supports programs that promote the use of emerging technologies and provides experiences that will prepare students for the workplace of the future. Previous grants include:
- Robot kits
- Microscope cameras
- GPS units
- Go Pro Cameras
- Boogie Board Writers
THE ARTS & EDUCATION FUND
Through the Arts & Education Fund, the Foundation seeks to provide experiences in the fine, visual and performing arts that will enhance existing programs, promote greater student participation and lay the groundwork for a life long appreciation of the arts, for students, faculty, and the community.Previous grants include:
- Ceramic murals at the elementary school
- Pottery wheel
- Middle school world music program
- Sound engineering and recording equipment
THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT FUND
Resources from this fund encourage projects and partnerships that generate cross-cultural appreciation so that students, faculty and community might be enriched by, and prepared for, life and work in an increasingly interdependent global society. Previous grants include:
- Model UN
- World Culture Symposium
- Penn International Relations Conference
- 40 Years of Silence Documentary
THE SCHOLASTIC ENHANCEMENT FUND
The Scholastic Enhancement Fund stimulates the examination of bold ideas, questions and concepts outside, but related to, the core curriculum. Previous grants include:
- Great Decisions Discussion Series
- Weather on the Go
- Mentor Program
- Herb Garden Supplies
THE HEALTH & WELLNESS FUND
The Health & Wellness Fund supports programs that allow students to build healthy life habits and that provide the fitness level and stamina required for school and life. Previous grants include:
- Electronic Dance Fitness
- Fatal Vision Goggles (to simulate alcohol impairment)
- Anti-Bullying poster campaign
- National Archery in Schools program
THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND
The Entrepreneurship Fund supports programs focused on increasing student interest in our free enterprise system through exposure to business education, the changing economy and the critical role entrepreneurship plays in our society. Previous grants include:
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Marketing in Real Life
- PA Free Enterprise week
- Stock market game
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Professional Development Fund enables District teachers and administrators to pursue professional training experiences not available through traditional resources. Previous grants include:
- Association for Curriculum and Development conference
- Student Assistance Program training
- Flat Classroom certified teacher course