Cash for Classrooms Grants
At the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF), we know that the best ideas come from those closest to the students. Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) teachers are brimming with innovative plans to enhance learning, and CEF is here to turn those ideas into reality.
Each year, CEF invites educators from across the district to apply for Cash For Classrooms Grants, offering up to $3,000 per award. These grants support resources and experiences that make learning more exciting and impactful, directly benefiting student engagement and academic outcomes.
Grants are supported through donations from the community to the annual Cash For Classrooms fundraiser, allowing families to have a direct impact on classroom innovation.
Our grant applications are carefully reviewed by a diverse team including CEF board members, staff, and CUSD leaders. The most compelling applications, those that clearly meet student needs and demonstrate potential impact, are awarded based on available funding. Grant winners are announced each October by the 'Woohoo Patrol', which makes surprise visits to the classrooms.
Take a look at this snapshot of award-winning grants for the 2024-2025 academic year.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated educators who go beyond the basics by applying for the Cash for Classrooms grants. Your commitment, coupled with the generous support of our community donors and corporate partners, allows CEF to champion innovative learning experiences and materials.
2024 Cash for Classrooms
In October of 2024, CEF awarded a record $179,438 teacher-requested grants through the annual Cash for Classrooms program. Read the announcement below.
Grant Application
Cash for Classrooms grant applications can be submitted through the CEF application platform.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, grant applications will open on July 29 and close for evaluation on August 23. Grant awards of up to $3,000 are available for resources supporting classroom, grade, or whole school initiatives.
Note that applications for books, supplementary materials, or technology must have pre-approval to ensure compliance with CUSD, state and federal guidelines. For pre-approval, please visit this page.
We know our teachers are busy guiding, instructing, and grading so we purposefully keep the application succinct. Staff can draft and save their applications, gathering information to help the committee make their decisions, until they are ready to submit.
The lucky recipients will be notified in October.
CUSD educators, please click on the links below for step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Cash For Classrooms grant application and to view samples of past award-winning applications.
Should you have any questions regarding the Cash For Classrooms campaign, grant applications, or funding please contact CEF by phone at 480-224-3030 or by email.
