EducateSRQ Classroom Grants Frequently Asked Questions
What are EducateSRQ Classroom Grants?
Each year and thanks to donor generosity, the Education Foundation provides as much as $200,000 in EducateSRQ Classroom Grants. With these grants, teachers and schools receive vital financial support.
- Awards up to $1,000 are used for classroom supplies, equipment, activities, field trips, and related items.
- Awards from $1,001 to $10,000 involve collaboration between teachers across grade levels or content area—or even across entire schools.
This year, Sarasota County teachers can request up to $1,000 on DonorsChoose, and the Education Foundation will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for every project posted up to $100,000! For a grant that costs $400, after the first $200 is raised, the Education Foundation will fund the remaining $200 with its match.
Grants over $1,000 will still go through the Education Foundation grant application portal. This year’s grant application window is August 1 – September 15.
What is DonorsChoose?
DonorsChoose is an organization founded by a public school teacher that works to connect donors to teachers so that they can access resources, materials, and supplies—easily and quickly. Teachers from across the country request donations for their projects and receive funding from donors anywhere in the world. DonorsChoose then provides the requested items for the teachers.
What kinds of projects are supported by DonorsChoose?
DonorsChoose funds items from these 14 categories:
- Computers and tablets
- Instructional technology
- Books
- Classroom basics
- Lab equipment
- Flexible seating
- Reading nooks, desks, storage
- Sports and exercise equipment
- Educational kits and games
- Art supplies
- Musical instruments
- Food, clothing, hygiene
- Virtual class trips
- Virtual class visitors
Learn more about these categories.
Why is the Education Foundation using DonorsChoose in addition to its regular application process?
We care about our teachers and want to provide them with the tools they need to be successful! We also know teachers are busy, so we want to make this process as easy and flexible as possible. Finally, we know teachers may have needs that go outside our normal grant application period. Through DonorsChoose, we match up to two times a year—and teachers can continue to post as many grants as they wish.
That is why we partnered with DonorsChoose. We can reach more teachers, support them how they want to be supported, and do it quickly—with a generous overall match of $100,000!
Can I apply for one grant through DonorsChoose and another through the Education Foundation website?
Yes, if each project represents the type of grant that will be funded through each platform. See the process for applying directly.