Grant Applications

Got an idea?  DEF wants to help make it a reality!

Dublin Education Foundation awards grants for innovative projects and learning experiences in Dublin City Schools. DCS Educators, students, and approved student clubs can apply for a grant.

This year, DEF is debuting an all-digital application process.  As soon as you begin inputting your responses into the “Submit A Grant” form, they are visible though not finalized to DEF.  In order to view and plan your responses, we recommend the following process: 

  1. Open the grant worksheet.  This screen will prompt a Google Doc copy of the worksheet.  This will now be your personal planning sheet for your grant application.
  2. Follow the instructions on the mini grant or impact grant section of the worksheet, including the principal approval and budget links.
  3. When you’re ready to submit your responses, click “submit a grant” to input your responses. The digital application questions match the questions on your worksheet. As a reminder, as soon you begin inputting responses, they are visible to DEF. 

Please reach out to DEF at least one week prior to the application deadline with any questions.  We are here to help!

Grant Worksheet
Budget worksheet
Principal Approval Form
Submit a Grant

Grant Process Overview

  • Complete DEF Grant Application Survey
  • Applications reviewed by Central Office departments
  • DCS approved applications sent to DEF
  • Approved Impact Grant Applicants ($1,000+) present grants to DEF Board
  • DEF evaluates/approves grants
  • DEF notifies Grant Applicants within 10 days
  • Grant Recipients provide a project impact report