Quick Facts
FundingVaries by project ($2.7M+ granted since 1993)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineMarch 1, 2027
FunderNJEA Hipp Foundation (Nonprofit)
The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education provides grants to New Jersey teachers for innovative classroom projects. With over $2.7 million granted since 1993, the Hipp Foundation has supported hundreds of New Jersey educators.
What This Grant Funds
Grants fund innovative classroom projects, educational enrichment, STEM programs, and student-centered learning initiatives for New Jersey K-12 teachers.
Who Is Eligible
- New Jersey K-12 public school teachers (NJEA members)
- Innovative classroom projects with clear student learning outcomes
- NJEA membership is typically required
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- innovative CS and coding projects for New Jersey Hipp Foundation grants
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI literacy innovation for New Jersey teachers applying through Hipp Foundation
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based curriculum for New Jersey Hipp Foundation classroom grants
Keep in Mind: The March 1 deadline is for the next cycle. NJEA membership is typically required. Focus your application on innovation and measurable student impact.
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