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Good Idea Grants Program is sponsored by Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation. The Good Idea Grants Program aims to foster innovation and creativity within Hawaii's public schools. It provides mini-grants to public school teachers to support novel teaching strategies and pedagogical methods that enhance educational delivery and student engagement.
The program encourages educators to think creatively and boldly, with a focus on preparing students to be effective and ethical users of technology.
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Good Idea Grants - Public Schools Of Hawaii Foundation Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Iris Okawa Citizenship Award General Eric K. and Patricia Shinseki Scholarship Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Iris Okawa Citizenship Award General Eric K. and Patricia Shinseki Scholarship What is the Good Idea Grants Program?
The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation’s showcase for innovation, creativity, and helping all children to reach high levels of achievement is the Good Idea Grants Program. The Good Idea Grants Program is designed to enhance innovation in the classroom and challenge teachers to think creatively and boldly.
Mini-grants for public school teachers of up to $3,000 provide the needed financial resources not available through usual government channels. The number of grants awarded is dependent on the contributions generated by the annual fundraising banquet. Close to $6,000,000 of grants to public elementary, middle and high school teachers statewide has been awarded.
The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation believes educational excellence begins in the classroom. It is our hope that successful innovative practices will be recognized and repeated throughout the school system to benefit all of our students.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL: JUNE 8, 2026 NOTIFICATION OF APPROVAL WILL BE SENT PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR: JULY 17, 2026 We Know Success Starts with a Good Idea and a Great Teacher Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 1986 that is dedicated to strengthening the quality of public education in Hawaii by advancing innovation from within.
Our programs and initiatives are designed to encourage those in public education to continually challenge themselves in pursuit of educational excellence. In addition, we help to equip students with the skills necessary to take on the challenges of an uncertain future. The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be employed by the Hawaii Department of Education as a classroom teacher at a public school. Grants are for individual teachers or teams of teachers. First-time applicants may receive priority. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Good Idea Grants Program are due June 7, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Good Idea Grants Program is funded by Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Hawaii. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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