Grants Overview

Since inception in 1995, the Foundation has awarded over $1.3 million in grants to provide critical support for the educational needs of Pelham’s students.  Our recent focus on 21st century teaching tools and techniques has fostered the development of life skills for our fast-paced, global environment and supported a dynamic, project-based curriculum that utilizes technology and multi-media. A sampling of the numerous resources provided over the years include:

  

Technology:

Collaborative effort with the district to provide 21st Century classroom tools for every classroom—SMART Boards, document cameras and laptops

Specialized Facilities: 

 •Science Research Lab  •Multi-media Foreign Language Lab  •Broadcast Production Studio,  •Fitness Center

Core Curriculum:

•Specialized Elementary Reading Books •Elementary Exploratorium Nights •ACES Pre-AP and Honors Summer Program •7th Grade Global Simulation Workshop •Distance Learning •Physics Day •Elementary Writers’ Workshops •Supplies and Equipment for High School Engineering Course •Staff Development and Training for Teachers

The Arts:  

•Friends of the Performing Arts Designated Fund •Artist Residencies •Young Playwrights Festival •Traveling Art Exhibits •Orchestral Sheet Music •Materials and Equipment for New High School Arts Electives

Read about our Latest Projects.

See a comprehensive listing of our Major Grants and our Mini & Micro Grants.

Learn about our Grant Process.

For Educators: Apply for a Grant.

   

info@pelhameducationfoundation.net  |  P.O.Box 8302  |  Pelham, NY 10803