TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM

The foundation is pleased to offer a Teacher Grant Program for faculty at Nickajack. This program allows teachers to apply for funding for curriculum enhancements, STEAM-focused equipment and supplies, and professional development opportunities.

In order to be awarded funding, teachers are required to submit a grant application. Once grant applications have been received, a grant committee comprised of Foundation Board Members will read and score the applications based on a rubric.

APPLY FOR A GRANT

Applications are evaluated based on the following considerations:

Does the grant fit within the mission of the foundation?

What population of the school will the grant benefit?

Is the amount of the grant justified based on the population it will serve?

Does the school district provide this product or service currently?

Does the school have the appropriate infrastructure in place to support this request?

2025-2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS

Sra Baumhover – Imagine Spanish
Dr. Langston & Mr. Clayton – Center for Black Educators Conference
Ms. Davis – IXL licenses for 3rd-5th grades
Ms. Dudley – Schoolwide LexiaCore5 literacy software
Ms. Harris – Generation Genius subscription
Ms. Wilson & Ms. McGill – ABCya
Ms. Llanos-Orta – Dinolingo software
Ms. Powell – STEM Gems club

Ms. Dennis – Reflex & Frax math fluency software
Ms. Vidakovic – Imagine Learning for ESOL students
Dr. Collins – Quik Pro Buzzers
Mr. Clayon – Elite Gents club field trip
Ms. Courant – Zones of regulation sensory cards
Ms. Graska – Mystery Science subscription
Ms. McKinney – Breakout EDU
Ms. McAllister – Sphero robots for Innovation Lab

“Thank you NES Foundation for continually saying ‘yes’ to our students! Between helping to fund activities for the science lab, Green Team, Science Olympiad, and now the NASA trailer, EVERY student at Nickajack is impacted. Your generosity fuels curiosity, empowers teachers, and shows that every decision is made with students at heart. We are deeply grateful for your continued support.”

– Lindsey Hamburg, Science Teacher