2026 Equity and Innovation Grant application form Fall 2026 Equity & Innovation Grants for PPS teachers and staff "*" indicates required fields Δ CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Part 1Please read the Fall Equity and Innovation Grant Requirements & Guidance prior to completing this application. Proposal Title*Lead Applicant Name*Lead Applicant Email* Lead Applicant Telephone*Lead Applicant Job Title*Co-Applicants (if applicable) Add RemoveClick the PLUS (+) to add more rows.School*District wideBreathe ProgramCasco Bay High SchoolCliff Island SchoolDeering High SchoolEast End Community SchoolKing Middle SchoolLincoln Middle SchoolLongfellow SchoolLyman Moore Middle SchoolLyseth SchoolOcean Avenue SchoolPATHSPeaks Island SchoolPre-K ProgramPortland Adult EducationPortland High SchoolPresumpscot SchoolReiche SchoolRowe SchoolTalbot SchoolIf you chose Breathe Program, fill in your school here:Did you receive a Fall 2025 Equity and Innovation grant?* Yes No If yes, did you fill out a final report?* Yes No Not Applicable If NO, this is a requirement for the application, and you must submit an Equity and Innovation final report for last year’s grant. You can find the final report form on the Grants page of the FPPS website. Grade Levels* Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult Check all that applyNumber of Students Grant Will Impact*Please enter a number from 1 to 1000.Subject Area Impact (for example: Math, Science, English Language Arts)*Alignment with Portland Strategic Plan Priorities:* Achievement Equity Whole Student People Systems Check all that apply.Part 2 – Proposal DescriptionDescribe the proposal. Please include information about the identified need or problem(s) and how this proposal will address those needs.*What is your goal? In other words, what impact should this grant have on students? How will you measure impact?Please summarize how this proposal will align with the objectives of the Portland Strategic Plan Priorities:Part 3 – Budget (Award Limit: $1,500)Important: ALL fields must be filled in for the application to be considered complete. Proposal Expenses must equal amount requested. Amount Requested from FPPS in support of Proposal*Do you plan to use any grant funds for outside experts or other contracted services?* Yes No Outside Expert or Contracted Service Cost*Expert or Organization NameLocationPayment Amount Add RemovePlease provide the name of the individual or organization, the location of services, and how much you will pay them. FPPS can no longer accept applications for unknown or unplanned experts or services. Expenses – Please describe each anticipated cost and, when appropriate, provide actual product descriptions or cost information. Describe the expenses as specifically as possible (i.e. – clay and paint rather than “supplies”) Please ensure that your list of expenses totals to the amount of revenue requested above. ExpensesDescription of ExpensesAmount Add RemoveClick the PLUS (+) to add more rows.Please share additional information to provide detailed information about proposed expenses. For example, provide a link to a product description and/or cost information.*Will you accept partial funding?* Yes No Part 4 – SignaturesApplicant Signature (Electronic)*I have read and hereby acknowledge and agree to all grant guidelines. Electronic signatures are acceptable. To sign, please type your full name.School Administrator or District Administrator Name*FPPS requires you to review your grant application with your school’s principal or relevant district leadership. By entering the name of your principal or district leader below, you confirm that they are aware of and support this request. Please note that grant applications not approved by school or district leadership may not be granted.PPS Information TechnologyFPPS requires that any application proposing the purchase of technology be reviewed by the PPS Information Technology Department. Your signature below confirms that your school’s principal or district leadership has obtained approval for this technology purchase.
