REQUEST FUNDING
Since 1992, The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools has proudly awarded more than 1.3 million dollars in impact funding to District educators. We offer three distinct funding opportunities to support the educators of Rock Hill Schools.
Review the funding types below, select the one that best matches your request, and log in to the portal to get started.
Educator Grants
Educator grants provide direct support for initiatives — from individual classroom projects to school-wide programs — that enhance educational outcomes and align with The Foundation’s strategic priorities. Awards are made twice each school year following a competitive review process. This is the right fit if your request supports a planned initiative.
First Cycle Applications Due Monday, September 21.
Critical Needs
Critical needs funding is for urgent, essential situations where a delay of more than two weeks would meaningfully impact students, staff, or school operations. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis and decisions are typically made within one to two weeks. Typical awards do not exceed $2,500. This is the right fit if your request cannot wait for the next educator grant cycle.
Not sure if your request qualifies? Think about whether the need is immediate, whether students are directly affected, and whether waiting would cause significant harm. Examples of past approved requests include damaged sensory equipment, malfunctioning transportation GPS units, and missing testing headphones.
Professional Development Grants
Professional Development Funding is part of the Foundation’s investment in Educator Retention and Recruitment, helping educators grow through conferences, workshops, certifications, and coursework. By supporting this kind of professional learning, we help strengthen instructional practice and leadership across Rock Hill Schools, advancing our commitment to Workforce Development and preparing students for tomorrow. Educators can receive up to $250 per person toward registration or tuition costs.