The Polar Bear Foundation can make good things happen for YOU—the NYCSD teachers and staff—by helping you enhance your students’ educational experience by funding grants for the schoolroom and district-wide improvements.
Dream big! Grant money can be used to purchase anything from pop-up tents to provide shade for our athletes to deodorant for 5th graders to Spanish books for a lending library. We support grants for immediate needs, larger programs, or project needs.
The grant application, process details, and report form are in the “How to Apply for a Grant” section below.
If you have questions or concerns, contact the Director of Operations, Natalie Slothower, at Natalie@PolarBearFoundation.net.
VIEW PAST AWARDED GRANTS
REVIEW SELECTION PROCESS
Applications are reviewed by the PBF Grants Committee and the district administrator to determine whether they align with the District’s mission, curriculum, and financial capacity. Upon receiving a recommendation from the district administration and the PBF Grants Committee, the entire PBF BOARD OF DIRECTORS will make the final decision. All grants are reviewed at the PBF board meeting on the third Wednesday of each month.
GRANT REQUIREMENTS
Approved grant recipients must provide progress reports, images of grant usage, and budget documents as requested. The PBF may use this information for publication.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
Click the “Grant Application” button for the current grant application.
By submitting a grant request, I agree to receive the Polar Bear Foundation newsletter and other communication about Polar Bear Foundation events.
