Process

Who May Apply

All Volusia County Public Schools’ K-12 teachers are encouraged to apply. Each teacher may submit two (2) grant requests, up to $1,000 each. There is no limit of applications per school.

Classroom Grant Funding Cycle:

• July 15: Platform opens!
• September 15: Platform closes and will no longer accept grant requests.
• October: Classroom Grant Committee reviews & recommends allocations for all classroom grant requests.
• Surprise Grant Delivery Days: Grant Recipients are surprised with funding at their schools!
• April 10, 2026: Recommended deadline to purchase all items and complete projects.
• April 30, 2026: Online Impact Report is due and deadline to return any unused funds in excess of $25 to FUTURES (interoffice to FUTURES at Facilities Services/Olson Drive).

What Will Not Be Funded

This list is not comprehensive, and the Classroom Grants Committee reserves the right to make adjustments. Grant funding is not to be used for:

• T-shirts or other swag/branded items
• Awards, certificates, gift cards, vouchers
• Incentives or treasure box-style gifts for students
• Food, unless used for an educational purpose (contact for more information)
• Travel or mileage reimbursement
• Furniture or classroom décor, unless used for an educational purpose (contact for more information)
• Stipends/salaries or staff development
• Computer hardware such as Nooks, Kindles, iPads, laptops, desktops, and regular printers
• Items to be sold or used as part of a fundraiser
• Web-based programs, software, and subscriptions

What Happens After I Submit My Grant Request?

1. After the deadline, principals will receive an email from FUTURES to review and approve/deny all requests for their school. 
2. FUTURES Foundation staff will review your application to ensure everything is ready for the committee.
   This is not a typical practice, but during our transition to this new platform, we’re offering extra support to give you the best chance at receiving funding.
3. A committee made up of educators, district leadership, subject area specialists, community leaders, and FUTURES Board Members and staff will review the online applications.
4. Funded projects will be surprised at their schools with checks!

Important Notes for FUTURES Grant Recipients

• If at any time, you determine your project will not come to fruition, please return the funds to FUTURES immediately so they may be re-allocated to a viable project. Waiting until the end of the school year to notify us may result in disqualification from Classroom Grant funding next school year.
• FUTURES Foundation requires that recipients advertise and note FUTURES Foundation as a source of funding on all grant materials. Please tag us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn.
• All items, including instructional materials, purchased with money from this grant are the property of the school, not the individual teacher, and must remain with the originating school if the teacher moves to a different school or leaves the District; unless administration provides express written consent to removal or transfer.
• It is the policy of FUTURES Foundation that Charter Schools shall not be eligible to apply for grants under the FUTURES Classroom Grant Program, absent extenuating circumstances to be considered by the Board of Directors at its sole discretion from time to time.