GRANT FAQS

Who can apply for a grant?

Faculty, staff, and students of the Westerville City School District may apply.

When can I apply?

We have 2 grant cycles annually -- fall and spring. The fall 2025 application

opens September 8.

How do I apply?

Applications will be posted on our grants page as soon as they open.

How much money can I request?

Grants are intended for innovative and creative projects,

so ask for what you need for your program or idea.

Grants typically range from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars.

However, we do not cap the application request amounts.

What are the funding criteria?

All technology and software-related requests must be reviewed by the District to ensure District-level support is possible. If there is a pedagogically important reason to request software or hardware that is not supported by the District, you need to plan for how you can obtain technical assistance in the event of any problems. We encourage you to have that conversation with IT representatives in advance of your submission.
Any requests impacting the buildings or grounds must be reviewed by the District. We encourage you to have that conversation in advance of submission;
All goods and services purchased through the grant must use the District Purchase Order process;
Funding requests for grants should not include:
- Supplies normally provided by the School (e.g., scissors, paper, etc.).
- Travel for students
- Travel or professional development for faculty/staff unless training is explicitly tied to the project (e.g. how to use a piece of software).
Materials purchased using WEF grant funding become the property of Westerville City Schools.

What are the additional requirements?

Grantees are required to submit a grant report survey upon the completion of their project. The WEF Execu
Grantees are expected to share the results of their innovation project with the Westerville education community (e.g., staff meetings, and WE Day presentation).
Grantees are required to submit three photos of their grant-funded project, without student faces (or that you have obtained permission for WEF to use).

If you have general questions or comments regarding our grant process, please contact us.