Programs
Grants for Great Ideas
A program funding innovative projects that cost up to $1000 that are available to public school educators committed to enhancing the classroom experience through the exploration of creative ideas and implementation of innovative teaching techniques. Creating a rain forest in the classroom complete with living creatures, constructing a Native American village, tracking the lives of immigrant Americans through Ellis Island, learning about the people, geography and culture of Alaska by following the day-to-day progress of the Iditarod - these are examples of the exciting projects gifted, energetic teachers create for students, with just a little help from The Foundation for Tulsa Schools.
Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 1st. Awards will be made and checks distributed before June 1st. With a program as broad as Grants for Great Ideas, it is sometimes hard to know where to start. Maybe we can help with a list of the most commonly asked questions. If you have a question not on the list, please let us know. To apply, just print and follow the guidelines carefully, and complete the Grants for Great Ideas application.
Special Projects
Creating computer-generated music and art; digging carefully through a simulated archeological site; peering through a high-powered telescope at the stars and planets; capturing, identifying and mounting every kind of insect imaginable are just a few of the many activities FTS has funded through Special Projects. These are awarded on a competitive basis and frequently involve entire schools, more than one school, and/or several disciplines.
Special Projects proposals fund major innovative projects which involve a team of teachers or an entire faculty and a larger number of students than a single classroom, with funding ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. To apply, just print, read and follow carefully the Special Projects guidelines. These proposals may be submitted at any time. Return your completed proposal to FTS several months prior to scheduled implementation.
Innovation Partnerships
An opportunity for business and education to partner through The Foundation for Tulsa Schools to make major innovative programs become a reality. These partnerships start at $5,000.
Incentives for Most Improved Schools
Incentives to all employees of the four most improved elementary schools, two most improved middle schools, and one most improved high school.
Scholarships
Provide scholarships for thirty TPS high school graduates.
McLain High School Laboratories
Fund and support five exceptional science labs to prepare students for today's workforce.
Madison-Gilcrease Incentives
Incentives for teachers and students to support their efforts to get off the state list. This program (including criteria, evaluation, and incentives) is being designed at this time.
Learning Institutes
Forums on issues in education for both specific groups of educators and general audiences which include, but are not limited to, opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, community forums and distinguished guest speaker series to increase their knowledge and skills. Click here for a list of past Learning Institutes
HelmZar Ropes Course
For more information on any of these programs, contact Rachel Maze at 746-6600