The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is seeking applications for its Fund for Excellence in Education.
Donor Name: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY), Putnam County (NY), Ulster County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Fund for Excellence in Education Grants offer Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster County classroom teachers funding opportunities to support special classroom projects or professional development for teachers. Grants awarded will have a direct benefit to classroom learning and support achievement of educational outcomes.
Funding Information
Grants made through the program will not exceed $2,500 with the average awards ranging from $1,000 – $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- All public, private and parochial classroom teachers (Grades K-12) in all New York State licensed and certified schools in Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster Counties.
- Grants Available to Public, Parochial and Private/Independent Schools:
- General Grants: Teachers may apply for grants that fulfill one or both of these criteria:
- Support for classroom projects and initiatives which will improve learning opportunities for students
- Support for the personal and professional enhancement of teachers (not to fulfill Masters program or certification requirements). Travel expenses are not eligible for funding.
- Writing Grant(s): A grant will be awarded to K–12 teachers for either professional development in the field of teaching writing or for a specific program designed to enhance the writing abilities of students.
- Grants Available to Public Schools Only:
- Marionette/Puppet Grant(s): A grant will be awarded to a public school teacher for projects which incorporate student and/or teacher-made marionettes and puppets in the curricula. Preference will be given to multi-cultural or multi-disciplinary projects.
- Dutchess County – Dennis Markle Memorial Community Service Grant(s): Available to public school teachers for projects involving their students in community service. These community service awards are made from the Dennis Markle Memorial Community Fund. Examples of the type of projects which would be considered for these grants are: projects involving senior citizens, veterans, hospice, day care, disadvantaged populations, community beautification projects, etc.
For more information, visit CFHV.
