EXPRESS GRANTS
PCEF offers PCSD educators Express Grant funding to support immediate, one-time teaching and learning needs in their classrooms and schools. As the name implies, Express Grants have a very short turn-around and exist to fill immediate classroom needs.
Not sure which type of grant to apply for? Check out the graphic below!
PCSD educators (faculty and staff) may apply for Express Grants.
Awards are up to $2,000. The average award is $1,100.
To celebrate our 40th Anniversary, PCEF has budgeted $40,000 for Express Grants.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis as long as funds are available, so you can apply when the need arises.
Express Grant application will open on August 12 for the 2026-27 school year.
Here are some ideas of impactful programs that an Express Classroom Grant could support:
- French or Spanish math or literacy board games for DLI Classrooms
- Visual arts equipment and supplies
- Non-screen games and activities for elementary classrooms (brain breaks!)
- PE or Recess games and equipment
- Hands-on, experiential learning activities and supplies, such as puppets, manipulatives, whiteboards, or other ideas
- Professional Development opportunities such as conferences or webinars (approved by your principal)
- Funding to pilot something new in a classroom that could be expanded to an entire grade level, department, or school
*Please direct any questions to Kara Cody at kcody@pcschools.us
NOTE: All grant award materials and devices stay with the school.
