The Hood River County Education Foundation was founded in 1991 to support the students, families, and educators of the Hood River County School District. Through its 56 scholarship funds, HRCEF has awarded more than $2.5 million to Hood River Valley High School graduates. HRCEF has also distributed $500,000 through the Impact Teaching Grants. Visit hrcef.org to learn more about HRCEF programs and scholarships.
HRCEF Impact Teaching Grant Application 2026
Description
The Hood River County Education Foundation is interested in funding impactful and innovative educator projects that exemplify excellence in education.
Size of Grant
Awards will not exceed $2,000 per named applicant. If multiple applicants join together on one application for a single grant, the total requested amount may exceed $2,000 but shall not exceed $2,000 per individual named on the application. Since our funds are limited, the amount requested must factor into our decision making, as we hope to assist as many educators as possible every year.
What kinds of projects are we looking for?
HRCEF wants to support impactful projects that enrich student learning through direct academic benefit, staff development or non-academic learning opportunities. Ideally, we are looking for innovative ideas that exhibit a creative or new approach, program, area of study or means of instruction, but we are open to awarding grants for items or ideas that significantly enhance student learning without being particularly innovative.
Grants will be considered based on cost-effectiveness, as well. We seek projects that impact a large number of students (either at one time or over a number of years) OR that involve a unique depth for a smaller number of students. Educators are encouraged to pursue additional outside sources of funding either before or in addition to this grant, thus leveraging HRCEF’s funding as fully as possible.
If working with other educators on a project/purchase, please submit ONE application instead of multiple applications. Examples where this may be applicable: supplies shared between schools, or a project for multiple classrooms within a school. Select one applicant to file the application, and list all co-applicants and schools.
Other Information
Funds not utilized for the purposes specified in the application by December 1 will be returned by the Business Office to the Foundation. Funds may not be used for any purposes other than those specified in the approved grant application.
HRCEF does not cover additional expenditures that exceed grant awards. Please make sure your budget request is adequate.
The Foundation reserves the right to use any project information or photos in its promotional activities. Please send us GOOD photos – we really need them for fundraising!!
If you have any questions, please contact Alex Fleming, [email protected].
IMPACT TEACHING GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 7, 2025
Selection Process
Any Hood River County School District teacher or staff is eligible to apply.
The following projects / requests are not eligible for funding under the Impact Teaching Grants Program
Curriculum purchases (except approved supplemental materials)
Projects covered by HRCSD or school budgets
Fee-based programs (e.g., preschools, after-school care)
Facilities improvements or upgrades (buildings or grounds)
Salaries or wages
Field trips
Travel, food, or lodging for professional development
Food
Prizes or parties for students