Grants

Grant Opportunities for CHCCS Teachers and Staff

Each year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation (PSF) provides financial support to enrich the educational experiences of students, teachers, and staff in all of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. There are five types of grants and three deadlines to submit applications: September 30, December 15, and April 30. All grant applications must be submitted by midnight on the date specified. Grant applications can only be submitted by CHCCS teachers and staff; Applications for professional development funding can only be submitted by CHCCS school principals (or CHCCS district administrators after discussing with PSF staff).

For more information, including tips on writing a successful grant application, view our Grant Writing Workshop presentation.

Still have questions? Sign up for one of our Grant Writing Workshops here

Classroom Innovation Grant (formerly known as Classroom and Student Enrichment Grant)

• For innovative classroom or grade level projects at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
• Priority is given to projects submitted by Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Click here to make a copy of the Classroom Innovation Grant questions to use as a template.

Apply for a Classroom Innovation Grant

Collaborative Innovation Grant (formerly known as Strowd Roses)

• For innovative projects that span across a grade level, are school-wide or are district-wide. Priority is assigned to projects submitted by Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Collaborative Innovation Grants are made possible, in part, through the generosity of the Strowd Roses Foundation.
• Click here to make a copy of the Collaborative Innovation Grant questions to use as a template.

Apply for a Collaborative Innovation Grant

Student Enrichment Grant (formerly known as Achievers)

• For individual students or groups of students with academic or financial need who would benefit from additional academic support (e.g., tutoring) or enrichment opportunities (e.g., music lessons, art lessons).
• For a group of students with financial need to participate in school field trips (requests of $2,500 or more).
• For individual students with financial need to participate in international student trips.
• If you have a funding request for students with financial need for a field trip that is less than $2,500, or who are participating in a national/international competition, or who need assistance with summer camp expenses, do not use this form.  Apply through your school social worker.
• Click here to make a copy of the Student Enrichment Grant questions to use as a template

Apply for a Student Enrichment Grant

Professional Development Impact Grant (Principals and District Admin)

• ONLY CHHCS school principals may request funds for professional development opportunities they determine will be valuable for their school.
• The maximum request per year for each school is $2,500.
• Funds are often used for substitute teachers so teachers/staff can attend professional development opportunities, curriculum development, on-site training and speakers, observation or master teachers, and costs associated with conferences and workshops (e.g., registration fees, travel expenses).
• Applications must identify professional development endeavors intended to improve teacher effectiveness.
• Requests from CHCCS district administrators for professional development for teachers who report to them may be considered after communicating with the PSF staff.
• Click here to make a copy of the Professional Development Impact Grant questions to use as a template.

Apply for a Professional Development Impact Grant

International Teacher Travel Grant

• For teachers who hope to enhance their language skills, deepen their understanding of global issues and cultures or attend professional development tied to the curriculum they teach. The goal being that this experience will enrich their classrooms and learning for all students.
• Award amount is up to $1,000 and can only be awarded to a teacher one time. Applicants must agree to teach in the district for at least one year after the grant funds are spent.
• Funds are limited so apply in the Fall grant cycle for the best chance to receive this funding.
• Click here to make a copy of the International Teacher Travel Grant questions to use as a template.

International Teacher Travel Grant - Closed for 2025-26

Other Financial Assistance Available to CHCCS Teachers

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and School Nurse Certification
• Teacher Conference Presenter Assistance
• Marianna Goodwin Grants (Smith Middle School only) – apply through Student Enrichment or Classroom Innovation Grant links