GRANT COMMITTEE:

Jason Mawyer, Principal-Middle School
Wendy Tillett, Principal-Elementary School
Elif Wheeler, Principal-High School
Patricia Allard, Board Member

Deidre Martin - Chairman

The following questions and answers will explain the 2026 - 2027 Grant Program.

HOW MUCH IS AVAILABLE FOR GRANTS?
$5,000.00

HOW WILL $5,000.00 BE ALLOCATED?
To one recipient or to several based on the quality of the Grant request

AM I LIMITED TO THE TYPE OF PROJECT I SUBMIT?
All projects must focus on academic, college/vocational prep

WHERE CAN I GET GRANT INFORMATION?
Click on GRANTS to view Grant Guidelines

HOW DO I APPLY?
Online only
Click FORMS
Complete the Application, print a copy for your files and submit

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS?
None. Once you complete the online Application and submit, the Application will be sent to your Principal for review.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?
Teachers, Administrators, and last year's Grant winners who submitted an ONLINE GRANT EVALUATION by March 1, 2027

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION?
5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2027

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I WON?
Winners will be recognized at individual school Awards Programs and posted on the Foundation's website

MAY ONE PERSON WIN MORE THAN ONE GRANT?
Yes, each Grant request is judged blindly on its own merits

WHEN WILL FUNDS BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE GRANT MATERIALS?
By July 31 to the appropriate school

ONCE AWARDED, MAY GRANT FUNDS BE USED FOR A DIFFERENT PURPOSE?
No. If the Project is no longer valid, funds will revert back to the Foundation

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT SPEND ALL THE GRANT FUNDS?
Funds not spent by March 1 following the approval of the grant will revert back to the Foundation

WHO \"OWNS\" MATERIALS PURCHASED WITH GRANT FUNDS?
Cumberland County Public Schools

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Bruce Robinson your Principal
Contact Bruce Robinson or your Principal

GOOD LUCK!
Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation Grant Committee