Medford Public School educators will apply for funds to support their innovative ideas for educational programs -- or projects not funded by the regular school budget.​

Medford, Massachusetts

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MEF funding occurs on a rolling basis, with applications encouraged for spring and fall. Please review the following guidelines and rubric before starting an application.

GRANTS

 What we fund

• Teaching materials
  
• Technology and classroom materials necessary to implement innovation (above and beyond routine supplies)
  
• Training, conference, or class fees for scalable professional development for an immediate effect on the classroom.
  
• Educational enrichment activities or guest speakers to support a school-wide project or program.
  
• Resources for professional study
• Grants that extend educational opportunities for Medford students that:
  
  • Encourage and inspire collaborative, creative participation and learning.
  • Lead to interdisciplinary projects and initiatives, 
    
  • (or serve as prototypes for larger-scale initiatives.)
    

What we do not fund

• Routine classroom materials covered by the school budget
  
• (e.g. textbooks, copiers, furniture, repairs, etc.)
• Requests more typically funded by a school’s PTO, such as field trips.
  
• Travel, salary-related stipends, and substitute teachers.