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Innovative Classroom Projects

Every teacher has ideas that could transform their classroom, but budgets don’t always make them possible. The Innovative Classroom Projects program gives Pasco County teachers the financial resources to bring those ideas to life, funding creative curriculum, special activities, and classroom projects that spark student engagement and drive lasting learning.

Apply now for 2026/27 Innovative Classroom Projects!

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OPEN TO:

Teachers and Grade-Level Leads

AWARD AMOUNTS:

Individual projects: up to $1,000 | Group projects: funding may vary

APPLY BY:

September 15, 2026

REPORTING:

Mid-year status updates and year-end reviews required; semester testing requested where applicable

We awarded over $98,000 to our classroom teachers in 2025/2026!

Need ideas? Check out these great projects above that we funded in the 2023/24 school year

For a PDF with additional details and our updated evaluation criteria, please click here.

What We're Looking For

We award projects that are substantive in content and positioned to make a meaningful impact on student learning. Strong applications will demonstrate:

  • Alignment with the School Improvement Plan and District Success Plan
  • A clearly defined, measurable educational outcome
  • Potential for ongoing or future implementation beyond the initial grant period

Evaluation Criteria

Project Description: 1-10 points

Alignment with School / District Goals & Standards: 1-20 points

Clarity of Project Objectives: 1-20 points

Overall Benefit to Students: 1-20 points

Demonstrated Impact: 1-10 points

Overall Impression of Application: 1-10 points

Review Process

A review committee composed of Pasco Education Foundation board members and district leaders will evaluate all applications. All applications are reviewed blind- teacher and school names are removed before the committee sees them, so every project is judged solely on its merit. All awards are contingent upon available funding. We encourage teachers and principals to collaborate during planning and preparation to submit the strongest possible application.

Subject Areas

  • Art & Music (Fine Arts)
  • Career & Technical Education
  • ELA/Reading
  • Exceptional Student Education
  • Health & Physical Education
  • Language Acquisition
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Expenditures

Please review these unallowable expenditures carefully before completing your application:

  • Parties, recognition, or awards
  • Out-of-state travel
  • Support of Interscholastic Athletics 7 Field Trips
  • Capital Improvements
  • Gift cards
  • T-Shirts and Clothing
  • Salaries or compensation for staff
  • Decorative Items
  • Furniture
  • Fundraising
  • Technology (tablets, computers, iPads, cell phones, etc.)
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Drones

Equipment Policy

All materials purchased with program funds become the property of Pasco County Schools. If the awardee leaves the district, items must remain at the original location or be transferred to another location with approval.