Grant Opportunities
Grants are available to staff members for training, programs, or projects that benefit student learning and/or performance. Grants are for one-year projects. It is not the intention of the Foundation to continue funding projects, or their replication, beyond one year. Grants awarded through the QPS Foundation are not meant to replace traditional sources of funding for the Quincy Public Schools.
Any QPS employee is eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funding for school enhancing projects. Building supervisor must sign off on application before applying.Â
Grants Available
Grants are available in areas such as fine arts, foreign languages, elementary education, mathematics, sciences, technology, athletics, health occupations, professional development, vocational education, and other designations. The QPS Foundation Board of Trustees reserves the right to determine if applications for grants fit the appropriate donor designations for funds we have available.
up to $1,500
QPS Staff Grants
QPS Staff Grants are open to all certified and non-certified QPS teachers and staff. Before applying, applicants should receive approval for their request from their administrator and/or direct supervisor.
The QPS Staff Grant is capped at $1,500 to allow for the fairest distribution of available funds to the broadest base of recipients.
up to $25,000
Dream Big Grants
The Dream Big Grant is designed for certified QPS staff members to fund projects over $1,500. Applicants must have the approval of their administrator(s) AND department head at the Central Office in order to apply. The awards are limited to a maximum of $25,000 per grant. Grants are limited to the availability of funds.
Grants awarded through the QPS Foundation are not meant to replace traditional sources of funding for the public schools. Applications for the Dream Big Grant will be given the most consideration if they directly address the Mission of the QPS Foundation and focus on the specific priority areas of the Foundation, which include: Curriculum, Technology, Professional Development, Athletics, and Fine Arts.
up to $25,000
Emergency Funding
Any request for funding outside our normal Teacher Grant process is considered an emergency general grant application. Funding is not guaranteed and is completely dependent on availability, donor-restrictions and approval of the QPS Foundation Board and/or funding committee.
Eligibility for funding is limited to Quincy Public School staff and administration. Note: Receipts for purchases and a project report are required following completion of your proposed project.Â
You may apply for up to $25,000. However, a deeper conversation will likely need to take place before submitting your application to our board. Please contact us for more information.
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Resources for Grant Applications
Grant Rubric
Introducing a standardized rubric that will be used to evaluate all grant proposals.
This rubric will be used during this grant cycle as a pilot. QPSF will seek feedback from all staff members in May through a feedback survey. You are invited to use the rubric when completing your grant application and when the feedback survey is shared in May, your feedback is appreciated.
Submission Checklist
Use this checklist to guide you through the application process.
Requirements
All applications MUST be reviewed by the staff member’s administrator or supervisor BEFORE submitting to the Foundation. Please make sure that you have discussed your application with your administrator before applying! Some requests, such as those for technology or special education, should also consult those department heads at the Central Office. Applications without administrator approval will NOT be considered by the Foundation.
Purchases for all grant items must be made through your school's purchasing department, and receipts for purchases are required as proof of due diligence with grants that are awarded. We ask that receipts be turned in to the Foundation by the date specified in your award letter, unless other arrangements have been approved by the Foundation.
A final report with purchase receipts, photos, and a brief narrative of implementation is REQUIRED. The report may be emailed to [email protected].
Special Considerations
Special considerations may be given to applicants applying outside the normal schedule if the applicant has extenuating circumstances.
Applicants may RE-APPLY for grants in a subsequent grant cycle if they were denied due to the availability of funds.
Fall Grants Timeline
Fall Grant Application Period February 1 - April 15
Fall Grant Recipients Notified June 15
Fall Grant Payouts Begin July 1
Report Fall Grant Expenditure Timeline December 31
Fall Grant Receipts and Reports Due December 31
Spring Grants Timeline
Spring Grant Application Period August 1 - October 15
Spring Grant Recipients Notified December 31
Spring Grant Payouts Begin January 1, 2027
Report Spring Expenditure Timeline January 31, 2027
Spring Grant Receipts and Reports Due May 31, 2027
Meet the Grant Committee Members
In collaboration with the Quincy Public Leadership Team, we are committed to supporting diverse, innovative initiatives that ignite personal excellence, spark community engagement, and create lasting educational opportunities for all students and staff members to achieve their fullest potential.
Michaela Fray-Tappe
Shelley Arns
Lucy Bordewick
Jason Finney
Melissa Douglas
Diane Glaub
Lindsay Ertel
