The Foundation invites all applications for innovative and creative educational programming! 

 

GRANT APPLICATIONS 

 

In 1994, through the efforts of many concerned community members and with the support and encouragement of then Superintendent Dr. Wayne A. Jones, the Royal Educational Foundation (REF) was created. REF's mission is to promote excellence and support opportunities that enhance teaching and prepare students to become tomorrow’s leaders. In order to do so, REF invites all teachers and other interested parties to apply for a major or mini project grant to obtain funding outside of the school district budget to support additional educational opportunities for our students. Projects may be for single or multiple classrooms, interdisciplinary and, multi-grade, or school-wide.

 

REF’s goal is to support a wide range of educational interests and creativity. While REF encourages grant applicants to submit ideas for creative, innovative and out-of-the-box programming, grant money cannot be used to to supplement salary, to purchase equipment otherwise available from the district, or to pay for the cost of bus transportation. 

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​​Before an applicant can be awarded money for a REF grant, either a major grant (if seeking over $1,000) or mini grant application must be submitted to REF identifying the purpose, goals/objectives, and anticipated outcome of the grant. 

The application is simple and accessible by clicking the icon below. Applications also may be obtained from any school building principal; from which project approval is required prior to submission of the application to REF. While there is no deadline for submitting a grant application, applicants should anticipate a minimum of 90 days before receiving grant approval. 

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Email any questions concerning the grant application process to: pjroyaleducationfund@gmail.com