What is Funding the Unfunded?
The Adams 14 Education Foundation provides funds for creative approaches to enhance student achievement or expand student-learning opportunities through projects not typically supported by traditional school funding. Only applicants who fit the criteria can submit an application for their funds. After submission, a committee of Foundation board members will review the application and determine the award amount. The award can range from $300 to $1,500 per project. To learn more about the program, click the Funding the Unfunded Guidelines button below.
In 2020, the Foundation provided funding to purchase a classroom rug for the kindergarteners. Ms. Gamburg used this rug to help with supporting “a classroom full of wiggly 5-year-olds…”
Eligibility
The Funding the Unfunded application cycle will open in the fall of 2025. We are not accepting applications or funding requests at this time.
Every funding request must be submitted through the application process during the open application cycle at the beginning of the school year.
All Adams County School District 14 employees welcome to apply. Funded recipients may only re-apply for one consecutive grant period for the same project. Previous recipients may also submit a grant proposal for a new project.
When you click on the application link, you will be taken to a login page. Please register your email and create a password. You can then complete the Funding the Unfunded application. You will be asked to upload a budget, you can use the one provided on this page or you can create your own. We need to see that you have a plan for the funds you are requesting. You will also be asked to provide links for materials that need to be ordered. Please note, we don't give the funds directly to you. We will order your materials and have them sent to you or pay invoice directly to the vendor.
Please email Lori.Young@adams14.org with any questions.
Application Requirements
• A completed funding application form. Please note we will prioritize applications that clearly define an educational purpose and a measurable outcome.
• A detailed budget showing how the dollars will be spent. You must also submit a list of purchases along with links to websites/stores where items can be purchased. If you cannot download the budget form, you can create your own form and upload it in your application.
• Keep the application concise.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a brief description of the impact of their project(s) at the end of the grant period. Results should include how the funding assisted students in increased competencies via data like test scores, etc.
• We love to see the results, send pictures of your students and your project.
