Join the GRANT COHORT for 2026-2027
Bring your grant idea to be shared and workshopped with other innovative educators for multiple work sessions to take place at Goodwork during scheduled afternoons . During these gatherings, educators will work with one another as well as grant committee members to complete the grant process with guided support. Snacks and a professional atmosphere will be provided.
2026 - 2027 GRANT TIMELINE
Tuesday, October 13 , 2- 5 pm: Initial Goodwork brainstorming session. Meet other inspired educators and help one another think through possible grant proposals. Leave with a clearer idea of possible grant proposal and better understanding of next steps in working through the grant application. We are flexible with timing.
Tuesday, December 1, 2- 5pm: Second Goodwork meeting with supported time tor research and sharing to continue the application process. Guidance from Clipper Foundation and others, including previous grant recipients.
Tuesday, January 12, 2-5 pm: Final supported work session at Goodwork. Opportunities to ask and respond to questions in order to complete the grant application. Most applicants can plan on leaving with a completed or mostly completed grant, ready for submittal.
January 31, 2027: Deadline to Grant Award Committee
This year applicants may submit grants for approval earlier than proposed deadline as we work to respond in a timely manner to best meet the needs of both teachers and learners. We are currently updating the application.
Cohort is Opening soon!
Inspiring Educational Leadership and Commitment
Our goal is to strive for excellence in education by creating opportunities for educators to create impactful learning opportunities that advance the curriculum goals of the district.
The Clipper Foundation Funding Priorities
The Clipper Foundation has identified the following priorities for evaluating grant proposals. Preference will be given to proposals that:
Deliver programs that are impactful and connect to the curriculum
Explore new teaching practices
Include experiential, cross-disciplinary, or multi-grade learning experiences
Build community connections
Enable clear and demonstrable growth in student learning
Achieve goals that are aligned with SAU 50 and 52
Create programs that have the potential to be replicated and benefit the school or district rather than a single classroom