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Funding Guidelines & Preview Questions

The Jeffco Schools Foundation aims to empower educators by offering extra funds for resources and programs through educator grants; hoping to facilitate an enriched teaching experience while eliminating financial barriers. This initiative offers Jeffco educators the opportunity to apply for financial aid of up to $1,000 to enhance their schools or classrooms. We look forward to hearing how we can support you and your school!

Important Application Information:​

• The next round of applications will be open in the 2025/26 school year.
• Preference will be given to projects that align with the strategic and funding priorities of the Foundation and Jeffco Public Schools.
• Click HERE to review our funding guidelines and preview application questions.
• For examples of previous winners, see our 'Spring 2024 Winners' at the end of this page.
• Questions? use the contact form below. 

Contact Us

Spring 2024 Winners

Lisa Donahue-White

Robyn Mead

Mitchell Elementary / Evidence Based Early Literacy Intervention

Semper Elementary / Social-Emotional Curriculum

Bryonna Mulvaney

Dawn Grooms

Arvada West High / Library Book Diversity and Inclusion Project

Lasley Elementary / Small Group Reading Resources

Jason Harding

Jennifer Magri

Mt. Blue Sky Outdoor Lab School / Astronomy Telescope Mount

Leawood Elementary / Robotics Space Improvements​

Jessica Yost

Deane Elementary / Little Learners Loving Reading

Kristin Harwick

Fremont Elementary / Lexia

Penny Strait

Bradford K-8 / Math Intervention Resources

Rachel Duncan

Lumberg Elementary / Robotics for Equity

Sarah Swan

Emily Kollar

Jefferson Jr./Sr. High / Library Accessibility 

Dennison Elementary / Mindful Life

Allison Barnett

Blue Heron Elementary / ASD Center Sensory Tools

Andrea Steinberg

Deane Elementary / PBIS

Bryan Martin

Outdoor Lab Foundation / Trail Construction

Caroline Dyes

Compass Montessori / Art Supplies

Chelsea Hill-Lindgren

Campbell Early Learning Center / Family Center

Cindee Ball

Weber Elementary / PBIS

jill Jones

Blue Heron Elementary / Reading Group Table Stools

Katy WaskeY

McClain Community High / Bus Car Seats

Leslie St. Louis

Devinny Elementary / Empowered Knights

James Higgins

McClain Community High / GED Study Books

Jen Christensen

Jeffco Public Schools / Jeffco Central Culture Champions

Lynne Ransom

Foothills Elementary / Calm Reading Haven

Tricia Logan

Bradford K-8 / Adjustable Classroom Tables

James Wright

Edgewater Elementary / Headphones & Decodable Books

Michelle Lumpkin

West Jefferson Elementary / Pre-K Educational Materials

Natalie Hummel

Montessori Peaks / Encyclopedias and other learning resources

Daryn Cain

Blue Heron Elementary / Educator Math Resources

Farrah Ross

Deane Elementary / Science Fair

Jen Johnson

Ralston Valley Elementary / Broadcasting and Media

Ashley Logan

Campbell Early Learning Center / Nature Based Learning

Andrea Kardys

Vanderhoof Elementary / Early Literacy Resources

Kathy Swenson

Semper Elementary / Nature Lab and Butterfly Pavilion

Suzanne Roberts

McClain Community High / PBIS

Carrie Rush

Campbell Early Learning Center / Nature Based Learning

Sandra Lambert

Arvada High / Tiny Home Project

Jen Christenson

Belmar School of Integrated Arts / Creative Library