EDUCATOR GRANTS
Since 1992, the Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation has awarded over 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS to District educators through grant funding. On average, educators spend $750 annually of their own money to fund classroom needs. Likewise, over 44% of schools nationally are experiencing a teacher shortage, and 55% of educators have considered leaving the profession. Perhaps now more than ever, educators need to feel supported by their communities and to have opportunities that enhance their classroom environments.
Grants FAQs
Who is eligible to Apply?
Every employee of Rock Hill Schools is welcome to apply for a RHSEF Grant.
How do I submit an Application?
Applications are accepted online and reviewed twice a year. Our grant portal is offline for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year and the summer! Check back next year to see our all-new experience. Critical Needs Requests are open through the end of the year,
What criteria should a project meet to be eligible for funding?
- Funding should serve students and/or educators within Rock Hill Schools
- The proposed project should align with the mission of the Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation
What is Not Funded?
As a general rule, the following items are not funded when presented in isolation. With that said fresh perspectives and original proposals are always appreciated and each submitted application will be considered.
- Classroom sets of books
- Live animals
- Furniture
- Field Trips
Where Can I find the Applicant Guidebook?
The Applicant Guidebook is no longer available as our grant portal is being refreshed. Check back at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year for the all-new applicant experience. Critical Needs Requests remain open until the end of the school year.
Where Can I find the Evaluation Rubric?
Quail Eggs & Outdoor Classroom
Educators at Saluda Trail Middle School teamed up to raise live quail to help students engage with life cycles and creature care. The same educators also built and continue to maintain a complex garden where students are proud to share their assigned jobs and show off the fruits of their labor.
Sensory Aids Grant
Students at South Pointe High Schools who struggle with sensory management were provided various tools to help them cope when feeling overwhelmed or unsure of their next step. These items also aided students in a field study at Miracle Park.
Earth Keepers Grant
Students at South Pointe High Schools who struggle with sensory management were provided various tools to help them cope when feeling overwhelmed or unsure of their next step. These items also aided students in a field study at Miracle Park.
Dragon Boat Race
Students at Northwestern High School were able to attend Charlotte’s Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival to gain hands-on cultural experience. Their team placed 13th out of 47 teams in the novice division, and they were the first team to ever compete from Rock Hill.
