Grants

One of Piper Educational Foundation's main goals is to strengthen and enrich learning through the development of innovative programs. The Piper Educational Foundation's Grant committee will award Piper staff up to $1,000 per project proposal. 

Staff with innovative proposals are encouraged to submit an application by completing the linked form below and sending to Katelyn Kaminski at katelyn.kaminski@piperschools.us by November 15, 2024. 

PEF Grant Application

 

Congratulations to our Fall Piper Educational Foundation Grant recipients! These amazing educators were awarded up to $1,000 for their innovative project proposals aimed at strengthening and enriching learning in our district.

The Piper Educational Foundation is proud to support creative and impactful initiatives that make a difference for our students. Stay tuned for the incredible projects these grants will bring to life! Congrats to our winners: PHS - Cassie Dolinar, Shelly Cole & Scott Ladish, and Avery Kamienski; Piper Prairie - Kim Bosch and McKenna Wyatt; Piper Creek - Caitlin Wright; Piper Prairie/Piper Creek - Jessica Asbury and Kassie Dolan. #BELIEVETHEHYPE

Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Grant winners! 

- Jennifer Franz and Third Grade Team, Classroom Headsets with Microphones

- Bridget Halterman, Erin Nolan, Carla Ladish, Susan Stockton and Jordan Wagner, Classroom Headsets with Microphones

- Troy Reade, New Robotics Innovation

- Tesa Davis, Health Science Real World Learning Supplies

- Elizabeth Thompson, Adaptive Switches for Students

- Megan Geist, Culinary Equipment

- Jacob Burkholder, Fast 3-D Printer

Congratulations to the Spring 2024 Grant winners! 

- Christy Martin and Britney Calvert, Inclusive Play

- Karey Troxel, Lollipop Drums

- Holly Heininger, Mini Light Tables

- Kendra Rexroat, Play Based Materials

- Emily Brown and Heather Gabel, First Language Needs

- Amy Bell, Sensory and Social and Emotional Resources

- Caitlin Wright, Phonics Books

- Christy Reese, Math Games

- Jennifer Warnake, Makerspace for New Middle School

- Kevin Coker and Justin Richmond, Samsung Galaxy A9 + Tablets

- Brianna Bedell, Cooking Supplies Compass Program

- Jennifer Duncan, Rachel Wellendorf, Morgan Crusoe, and Elisa Dorian, Pirate PALS