2022-2023 Innovation Grant Application-Closed

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Mesa Public Schools Foundation supports teachers, counselors, and other MPS staff by awarding innovative projects through the innovation grant program. Each innovation grant project aligns directly with the Foundation’s mission and vision, MPS strategic goals, and the MPS portrait of a graduate. Each grant recipient is awarded up to $2000 to use toward an innovative project that supports MPS student success in and out of the classroom. 

Who may apply:
Any MPS employee or MPS student group (with a MPS teacher-sponsor) is eligible to apply. 

When are applications due:
All applications were due no later than Monday, October 10, 2022. 

When are the recipients notified:
All grant recipients will be notified via MPS email by November 15, 2022. All grant recipients and their administrator/supervisor/director will be invited to a Mesa Public Schools Foundation Innovation Grant Reception in early December to receive their award letter.

Guidelines:

• The project must directly benefit MPS students and their success.
• The project must align with the MPS Foundation mission and vision, MPS strategic goals, and MPS portrait of a graduate.
• All types of innovative ideas are encouraged. We understand that innovation and student needs look different at each school site.
• The grant is to supplement, not replace, federal, state, or district school funds.
• Travel, field trips, food items, or conference expenditures cannot be funded.
• Employee wages and salaries cannot be funded.
• Grant recipients are determined by a committee of MPS Foundation board members after thorough review of all applications.
• The grant must be used for the purpose of students within Mesa Public Schools.
• The site administrator will oversee the use, disposition, and decisions regarding equipment or materials purchased with this grant.

Application:
Each approved grant requires the recipient to provide an expense list, copies of receipts, brief summary/reflection of project accomplishments, and project photos by June 30, 2023. This information may be sent via email to mesapublicschools@mesa-foundation.org or district mail to MPS Foundation, Administrative Service Center, 63 E. Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201.