Edison Foundation

• Faculty/Student Enrichment: Provides funds for faculty, students, and administrators to participate in seminars and workshops where they can improve their skills.
• Artist/Specialist in Residence: Brings artists/specialists to the students to demonstrate and share knowledge as well as to inspire and foster enthusiastic attitudes.
• Specialized Equipment: Acquires equipment and material to enhance student learning.
• Designated Gifts: Gifts can be given to the foundation with restrictions that specify the department or activity to be funded.

Grants are awarded to projects that enhance the learning experience of students and provide continued excellence at Edison. The goal of the foundation is to assist, facilitate, and develop innovative programs that improve the curriculum and to provide financial assistance for Edison students, continuing education for faculty and physical improvements to the school.

The Foundation will consider grant applications every other month. All grants for consideration must be placed in the Foundation mailbox, located in the main office, on or prior to the following due dates of the current year:

• August 31
• October 31
• December 31
• February 29
• April 30

• A proposal must be submitted in writing and bear the signatures of the principal and department chair.
• It should include a description and justification that a layman can understand.
• It should be cost effective.
• It should support classroom activities.
• It should support activities that cannot be funded by the school district funds.