Grant Information

Keep in mind the following general parameters for all SHPSF Grants:

• SHPSF funds new and innovative ideas.  Once a program has been funded two years in a row by SHPSF, it is no longer eligible for a SHPSF Grant. We believe that by the third year, a program has become an integral part of the curriculum, therefore funding for that program should be sourced from either the District and/or each site’s Parent Group.
• We do not fund capital improvements.
• Swanson Library Grants automatically provide $1500 to each school site library annually.  Other than this Grant, SHSPF generally does not fund classroom libraries.  Connect with your site librarian for any specific requests to use the Swanson Grant funds.

Apply for an Annual Grant
Grant cycle opens  January 9, 2024.  Grant cycle closes March 10,  2024.
All applicants will be notified May 24, 2024.

Apply for Rolling Grant
Rolling Grants can be submitted starting September 1, 2023 through May 2024.

Apply for a Student Summer Enrichment Grant or Teacher Enrichment Grant
Student Grant application
Teacher Workshop Grant application
Enrichment Grant cycle opens September 1, 2023.  Grant cycle closes  April 21, 2024.
All applicants will be notified May 24, 2023.

ANNUAL GRANTS

Arts/ Language Grants

• ​No set dollar amount
• Application cycle opens in January. Applications are due in March and approved in May. Grants are intended for the following school year.
• Applications submitted by teachers and approved by principals
• Supporting fine arts, visual arts, music, dance, theater and poetry 
• Supporting English and foreign language classes

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Grants

• No set dollar amount
• Application cycle opens in January. Applications are due in March and approved in May. Grants are intended for the following school year.
• Application submitted by teachers and approved by principals
• Hardware/software and support must comply with the District plan and guidelines 

Swanson Library Grants

• Given annually to each public-school library in the Fall
• Used at Librarian discretion
• Dollar amount is divided evenly between the four schools
• No application necessary

Jonathan Rubin Special Education Grants

• Requests up to $1,000
• Application cycle opens in January. Applications are due in March and approved in May. Grants are intended for the following school year.
• Applications submitted by Special Education teachers and approved by principals
• Projects, programs and materials for enrichment of Special Education classrooms 

SUMMER GRANTS

Marjorie Mondavi Family Student Arts Enrichment Grant

• No set dollar amount
• Application cycle opens in September and is ongoing throughout the school year.  Application cycle closes in April
• Applications submitted by students who are currently enrolled in the St. Helena Public Schools with a teacher/counselor/principal sponsor and parent signature
• Grants are for student  programs in all areas of art: visual art, fine art, music, theater, photography, etc.
• Applicants are interviewed by committee members 

Joseph Phelps Foundation  Student Academic Grants

• No set dollar amount
• Application cycle opens in September and is ongoing throughout the schoolyear.  Application cycle closes  in April.
• Applications submitted by students who are currently enrolled in the St. Helena Public Schools with a teacher/counselor/principal sponsor and parent signature
• Grants are for student academic programs or camps
• Grants are need-based
• Applicants are interviewed by committee members 

Teacher Workshop Grants

• No set dollar amount
• Application cycle opens in September and is ongoing throughout the school year. Application cycle closes in April.
• Applications may be made by teachers and/or principals
• Does not cover transportation, lodging or meals
• Enables teachers to attend workshops and institutes
• Teachers may apply for grants to advance their learning in a certain area, but not for classes to earn credits for continuing education
• Applicants are interviewed by committee members
• Grants can be used for workshops during the school year, pending principal approval.

Grant Applications