Grants - Selection Criteria & Grant Cycles | Milford Schools Foundation

Selection Criteria

Grant applications will be evaluated based on the following considerations:

Impact on a large number of students
Potential to create meaningful and lasting change
Availability of matching funds, when possible Lack of other available funding sources
Long-term value and sustainability of the project
Enhancement of, rather than duplication of, the standard curriculum
Collaboration between educators, schools, and academic disciplines.

Grant Cycles

Beginning in 2025, the Foundation will host two annual grant cycles.

Grants are open for submission, review and execution during the following dates:

Fall Cycle:

Submission Window: August 15 – September 15

Notification by: September 30

Winter Cycle:

Submission Window: January 15 – February 15

Notification by: March 1

Application Guidelines

Applications may be submitted by individuals or groups within the Milford Exempted Village School District. The criteria listed above serve as a general guide; all proposals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We encourage thoughtful, innovative, and collaborative proposals that align with our mission to enrich and expand educational opportunities in the Milford community.