We are no longer accepting grant APPLICATIONS, as the foundation has closed.

We are so proud to have been able to support Steam education throughout the district.

GRANT Application process

Here’s how we can help support you! Are you looking: 

  • for STEM equipment to create new learning opportunities?

  • to include technology to better support your teaching and impact student learning?

  • to foster creativity with unique educational projects? 

  • to innovate and inspire critical and creative thinking?

Apply for a grant!

Click here to fill out an electronic grant application

Click here to download a grant application form

“Due to the support and generosity of our sponsors, businesses, and community members, we are proud to have awarded grants to fund programs and support teachers and students in all
Newtown Public Schools!”

Just a few of the Programs we funded THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

Hawley School:

Virtual Reality- Opportunities to explore both science specific (STEM) and computational skills in a setting that is self-directed

Pear Deck Premium- Interactive student participation and peer to peer teaching opportunities

MakerSpace- We are all makers! The media center created a MakerSpace to expand creative opportunities for students.

Hands On Math- Students learn mathematical concepts best when they are allowed to investigate them in a hands-on, meaningful and engaging way.

Teacher’s College Institute, Teaching to the Edges

Head O’Meadow Elementary School:

“Kinder” Garden- An innovative, hands on experience that will give students a chance to design a functional garden.

MakerSpace -We are all makers! The media center created a MakerSpace to expand creative opportunities for students.

Ozobots & Target Heart Rate Monitors

Middle Gate Elementary School:

Digital Learning and ISTE Digital Citizenship- Investing in the best training and developing programs for our educators.

MakerSpace -We are all makers! The media center created a MakerSpace to expand creative opportunities for students.

Flexible Seating- increase engagement and active learning.

Sandy Hook School:

Code Jumper- Inspire learners to become more critical and creative thinkers

MakerSpace- We are all makers! The media center created a MakerSpace to expand creative opportunities for students.

Ladibug, Ladybug-Fly Away- Integrating technology with reading using document cameras

Reed Intermediate School:

3D Printing- Bring 3D design to life with a 3D printer for use by all students.

National Conference for Gifted Education- investing in the best training and developing programs for our educators.

Newtown Middle School:

Project Lead The Way-Engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive.

Heart Rate Monitors-A new and innovative way to incorporate technology into the PE program.

Newtown High School:

LEGO Mindstorms EV3- Encourage students to work together to develop critical thinking skills with coding tools in order to accomplish design and scientific challenges.

3D Printing- Bring 3D design to life with a 3D printer for use by all students.