Teacher Grants
Grant Opportunities
Grants are available to staff members for training, programs, or projects that benefit student learning and/or performance. Grants are for one-year projects. It is not the intention of the Foundation to continue funding projects, or their replication, beyond one year. Grants awarded through the QPS Foundation are not meant to replace traditional sources of funding for the Quincy Public Schools.
The Spring 2025 Grant Application has closed. Please check back in January 2026 for the Fall 2026 Grant Application. If you have an emergency request, please visit our Emergency Funding Application.
Grants Available
Grants are available in areas such as fine arts, foreign languages, elementary education, mathematics, sciences, technology, athletics, health occupations, professional development, vocational education, and other designations. The QPS Foundation Board of Trustees reserves the right to determine if applications for grants fit the appropriate donor designations for funds we have available.
up to $1,500
QPS Staff Grants
QPS Staff Grants are open to all certified and non-certified QPS teachers and staff. Before applying, applicants should receive approval for their request from their administrator and/or direct supervisor.
The QPS Staff Grant is capped at $1,500 to allow for the fairest distribution of available funds to the broadest base of recipients.
up to $25,000
Dream Big Grants
The Dream Big Grant is designed for certified QPS staff members to fund projects over $1,500. Applicants must have the approval of their administrator(s) AND department head at the Central Office in order to apply. The awards are limited to a maximum of $25,000 per grant. Grants are limited to the availability of funds.
Grants awarded through the QPS Foundation are not meant to replace traditional sources of funding for the public schools. Applications for the Dream Big Grant will be given the most consideration if they directly address the Mission of the QPS Foundation and focus on the specific priority areas of the Foundation, which include: Curriculum, Technology, Professional Development, Athletics, and Fine Arts.
Resources for Grant Applications
Grant Rubric
Introducing a standardized rubric that will be used to evaluate all grant proposals.
This rubric will be used during this grant cycle as a pilot. QPSF will seek feedback from all staff members in May through a feedback survey. You are invited to use the rubric when completing your grant application and when the feedback survey is shared in May, your feedback is appreciated.
Submission Checklist
Use this checklist to guide you through the application process.
Requirements
Special Considerations
Special considerations may be given to applicants applying outside the normal schedule if the applicant has extenuating circumstances.
Applicants may RE-APPLY for grants in a subsequent grant cycle if they were denied due to the availability of funds.
| Grants Timeline | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Application period | February 1 - April 15 | August 1 - October 15 |
| Grant recipients will be notified on or before | June 15 | December 31 |
| Payouts begin | July 1 | January 1 |
| Expenditure timeline should be reported to the Foundation by | October 15 | January 31 |
| Receipts and reports due by | December 31 | May 31 |
Meet the Grant Committee Members
In collaboration with the Quincy Public Leadership Team, we are committed to supporting diverse, innovative initiatives that ignite personal excellence, spark community engagement, and create lasting educational opportunities for all students and staff members to achieve their fullest potential.
Michaela Fray-Tappe
Shelley Arns
Lucy Bordewick
Jason Finney
Melissa Douglas
Diane Glaub
Lindsay Ertel
