The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) is pleased to announce our Request for Application (RFA) process is open starting December 1, 2022 for the $25,000 that is awarded through the CFF “Innovation in Education” Grant Program for the 20th Annual Innovation in Education Awards. All public K-12 school districts, schools, and charters in San Diego County are eligible to apply for the 2023 CFF “Innovation in Education” grants.
Act up until Monday, March 6, 2023—by 11:59PM Pacific Time—to submit an application for these grants via the Classroom of the Future Foundation online application form. Applications can be made by district educators, parents or business leaders and will be reviewed by a panel of judges in March 2023. Winners will be selected and announced by April 2023.
The CFF “Innovation in Education” Grant Program recipients will be honored at the 20th Annual CFF Innovation in Education Awards on May 18, 2023 at Qualcomm Incorporated.
WHY APPLY?
Here are the top 4 benefits to winning a CFF “Innovation in Education” grant:
1. CASH: CFF donates $5,000 to each of the Inspire, Innovate and Achieve award winners. CFF donates $10,000 for the Impact award, the best in class award.
2. RECOGNITION: You will be honored at the 20th Annual CFF Innovation in Education Awards in front of 400 education, business, and community leaders. In addition, the CFF will highlight your innovative program on its website, in a San Diego Union-Tribune ad, and on a “Spotlight on the Community” podcast.
3. VIDEO PROFILE: CFF creates a brief 2-3 minute, video profile that documents each award. The video appears during the awards program at the annual event and remains archived on the CFF website for perpetuity. The awardee will also receive a copy of the video which they can share on their own website and social media.
4. TROPHY: CFF presents a trophy suitable for a display case that recognizes the program and its school or district.
HOW TO APPLY
Simply go to classroomofthefuture.org, click the link to the “Innovation in Education” Grant RFA form, and fill out the fields, questions, and provide necessary evidence.
RESOURCES
- “Innovation in Education” Grant Request for Application (RFA) Form – Online form to apply for one of the annual awards and associated grants from $5,000 to $10,000.
- Rubrics – Grading standards used by our jury panel of judges to evaluate each grant application.
- Previous Award Winners – Videos of previous winners of the Innovation in Education Awards.
- Eligibility: All K-12 public schools, charters, and districts in San Diego County are eligible to apply.
SHARING THIS OPPORTUNITY
We ask that you share this opportunity with educators in your school or district so they can learn about the awards and cash prizes for their innovative programs. Educators from all 43 public school districts in San Diego County are eligible to apply.
AWARDS FAQ & QUESTIONS
The Application Deadline is Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM. For more information about the awards, please visit the classroomofthefuture.org. Feel free to contact Jane Schlosberg at jane@classroomofthefuture.org with any questions.
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