Connect with a Classroom Grants

The Education Foundation began funding classroom grants almost twenty years ago, and was cutting edge in the state when it began Connect with a Classroom in 2003.  This online program allows teachers to post funding requests (maximum $2,000) for creative, innovative learning experiences for their students, which also invests in best practices to share with other teachers.  The Education Foundation funds these classroom grants through the proceeds from the specialty Florida Educational License Plate along with contributions from clubs and organizations to the Connect with a Classroom grant fund, and through individuals in the community who view and fund grants for which they have an interest.  This grant program provides remarkable opportunities both for teachers in the Collier County Public Schools and for community members who want to play a part in improving the quality of instruction in our schools.

Invest in a Classroom Grant

Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to invest in the creativity of a teacher to bring amazing learning experiences to their students.  Click here to view classroom projects in need of support.

Teachers: Connect With A Classroom Grant Cycle Now Open!

The Connect with a Classroom Grant website is open for you to create your profile and submit your requests for the 2011-12 school year.

If you have never had a Connect with a Classroom account before, click here to create your profile and begin. Please note that you must sign up as a teacher only (even if you are a parent – that feature for the profile will be coming soon) and use your Collier County Public School email address.

If you are a previous Connect with a Classroom account holder, click here to log in and update your profile and begin your requests.  Your username and password will be the same as before.  Again, you must continue to use your Collier County Public School email address.

Please address your Connect with a Classroom grant questions to LindaLepore@EducationForCollier.org or call 643-4755.

Please address your account/technology questions to TrudiValdivia@EducationForCollier.org or call 643-4755.

Teachers who received grants in 2011-12: click here for Connect With a Classroom Final Project Outcome and Budget Report.

We encourage all teachers to click here to sign up for Education Foundation eNewsletters.

Coming soon:

The new and improved Connect with a Classroom will allow teachers to share best practices in an online space and provide the ability for technology to more easily match the interests of individuals in funding grants.