CREF Innovative Learning Grant Application

The Council Rock Education Foundation enhances and enriches the quality of education for students throughout the Council Rock School District. Each year, the Education Foundation awards innovative and creative ideas designed by faculty and staff that engage children through experiential learning. These projects, not covered by the annual school budget, help engage, inspire, and educate youth and foster their passion for continued learning. Annual grants are awarded through a competitive application process and support the District’s strategic priorities. 

2024-2025 Grant Cycle Key Dates

PLEASE REVIEW CREF GRANT Application Tools below!


Timeline

      • October 1, 2024 – Grants Portal Opens – Click Here!
        • ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE PORTAL
      • November 13, 2024 – Virtual information session – 7:15pm
      • January 23, 2025 – Virtual information session – 7:15pm
      • February 21, 2025 – Submission deadline
        • May 2025 – Winners notified via Prize Patrol!

Who can apply?

  • All Council Rock School District staff
  • Community organizations that support Council Rock students
  • Council Rock PTO/PTA/HSAs

What project/programs can you propose?

The Council Rock Education Foundation considers projects/programs in all curricular areas of the Council Rock School District. CREF will award grants for projects/programs that enhance and elevate the district’s curriculum. Below are examples of CREF funded initiatives:

Science: Family Science Night, NASA Space Station Project, Robotics Academy, Exploring the World Through VR, Embryology Project, Outdoor Classroom, NASA/GLOBE Outdoor STEM Weather and Climate Citizen Science, GreenHouse Project, and Fabricating the Future of STEAM

Technology: Coding Clubs, Interactive Display Using Hummingbird, 3D Print Maker, Awesome Autoclaves, Tello Drones, STEAM-Rolling with Sphero

Engineering: Rock Rovers NASA Project, Egyptians and Engineering, Laser Logo Project, and WhatSUPcycling?

Arts and Humanities (visual arts, music, theater, and dance): Ukulele Buddy, Sewing up Success, Multimedia Image Creator, and Side-by-Side Music Mentorship Program

Math: 21st Century Math

Social Studies (civics and government, economics, geography, history, and student interpersonal skills):  Effective Environment…Where History Comes Alive, Historical Literacy Project, Children’s Government Books, and Council Rock SMG Leadership Summit

Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking, and listening): Reading Around the World, VOX Books for All Students, WES Wordsmith, CR Seal of Biliteracy, and One Book, One 7th Grade

Special Education: Green Team Autism Club, Kids with Heart, Inclusive Practices, ACHIEVE Coffee Cart, the Friendship Bracelet project, Switch On, and Building Independence Through Work Experience

Health and Wellness: Bike Safety, District Suicide Prevention Program QPR, Sensory Zone, Using Children’s Literature to Support Social and Emotional Learning, CALM (Confident Active Learner Minds), and Stop the Bleed


Any questions?  Please email Office@creducationfoundation.org


Take a look at other funded projects.


CREF Corporate Partners