No, the Classroom Grant program now operates on a single annual round. The application period will open in August and close at the end of September, with grant awards announced by the end of October.

Please Note: Only applicants with a gips.org email address are eligible for grants.

Before accessing the online grant application, you'll need to register as a new user. During registration, you'll create your own unique username and password.

Important: Do not create a duplicate account. If you already have an account but can't remember your username, please contact the system administrator. Creating a duplicate account may result in your application being disqualified by the Grant Committee.

If you forget your username or password, use the "reset your account" link. You'll need to know the email address or username associated with your account.

Reset Steps:
Enter your email address and/or your username (you must know at least one used to create account). Click the Reset Password button. An email will be sent to your account email address with a link to reset your password.

If you still cannot access your account contact the System Administrator at cwiemers@gips.org.

NOTE: Only applicants with a gips.org email address are eligible for grants.

Maximum of 5 grant requests per cycle:
After you have created an account and started/completed the grant application, you can create additional grant applications to be considered during the same grant cycle. The maximum number of grant requests per cycle is five. All grant applications can be created with one user account.

Create a new grant application:
Log into the grant application. To create another grant request click on the Add Entry icon.

Open grant application:
Click on the pencil to open a grant application.

View list of grant applications:
Click on Forms in the top grey box. This will navigate back to your list of applications. Click on the pencil next to the application you want to work on.

A green check mark indicates that all of the required fields in a form have been completed and saved.

A red exclamation point is shown when at least one required field in a form is empty or contains an invalid entry. Your document cannot be submitted while any of its forms are incomplete. If you hover your mouse over the red exclamation point, pop-up text will list the reasons that a form is considered incomplete.

A green save diskette is shown when there is a change to a field in the form. You must click on the diskette to save the information. The green diskette may appear at the bottom of the screen or in the upper right of the page.

Every grant application requires a recommendation from your building principal or direct supervisor. You cannot submit your application until this recommendation is complete.

Once you enter your principal/supervisor's information on the "Principal Recommendation and Signature" page, they'll receive an email with a link to the online recommendation form. After they complete it, they won't be able to access your application again.

It's your responsibility to monitor their progress. You'll see the recommendation's status next to their email on the "Principal Recommendation and Signature" page:

(Notified): The recommendation form link has been sent.

(Failed): The email address is incorrect; please correct it to resend the link.

(Completed): The recommendation form has been submitted.

To submit, ensure all required fields are complete and your principal's recommendation is submitted.

The "Submit" button will become active when ready. An email confirmation will follow.

If the button is inactive, check for incomplete sections. Applications must be submitted by the deadline.

Classroom Grants typically fund projects that involve out-of-the-ordinary supplies, educational software for student use, and similar innovative needs. A strong application will clearly articulate the positive impact and direct benefits for students. We encourage and view favorably cooperative grants that involve multiple educators or departments.

The following items are ineligible for grant funding: document cameras (e.g., Elmos, iPevos), Smartboards, teacher stipends, T-shirts, alternative seating, and food (unless directly related to the project).