Grants and Scholarships

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Grants Available for 2025-2026

Introduction: The Clifton Education Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1998 as a non-profit community organization independent of the Clifton Board of Education. Our purpose is to further the educational goals of the Clifton Public Schools through the funding of creative programs and special projects that cannot be supported through the regular District budget. We are announcing the availability of grants of up to $500 for the 2025-2026 school year. The number of grants awarded will depend upon the success of our upcoming fundraisers.

Who May Apply For These Grants: District staff (teachers, administrators and other members of the staff), student groups and parent groups (i.e., PTOs, HSAs).

Examples Of Projects Considered For Fundraising: Math and Science Projects; World Language or Multicultural Programs; Environmental Studies; Art, Theater, Music or Literature Programs; Technology Projects; and Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking Activities. Other creative and innovative types of projects not listed here will also be considered for funding.

How Will Proposals Be Evaluated?: All applications will be reviewed by a committee from our Board of Trustees, which will evaluate the proposal on its originality and creativity, as well as an explanation of how, through its goals and objectives, the project will benefit Clifton students.

How To Apply: Applications are available online on the District’s website under: Our District - Community - Clifton Education Foundation and on the Clifton Education Foundation’s website https://cliftoneducationfoundation.org under Grants/Scholarships. Complete the application and return it by mail to: Grant Applications Committee, Clifton Education Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2071, Clifton, New Jersey 07015.

Grant applications will be accepted beginning June 2, 2025 until November 7,2025. Grants will be awarded beginning mid-September on a rolling basis until such time as allocated funding is expended. Each grant applicant will receive notice of the status of their application. If there are specific timelines within the application, every effort will be made to notify the applicant of the status of the grant in order to meet those timelines.

Required Signatures: Elementary, middle school and high school staff members must obtain the signature of their building principal and subject supervisor. Clubs only need approval of the building principal. Principals must obtain the signature of the Assistant Superintendent. Student groups must obtain the signature of their building principal and faculty advisor. Parent organizations need approval of their building principal. Any staff member submitting a grant involving computer technology (excluding equipment) must obtain the authorization of the Coordinator of Instructional Technology. If these guidelines are not followed, your grant will be rejected.

Summary Report: Grant awardees will be required to submit a summary report on their project to the Clifton Education Foundation, Inc. by Friday, June 5, 2026. Digital photos of the grant being implemented throughout the year for promotion on our social media platform are appreciated. Please send via email to cefcommdirector@gmail.com For further information about the grants program, call Loretta Ahmad at 973-919-0118 (cell)..

2025-2026 Grant Application