2025
GANNON gRANT
RECIPIENTS
In 2025, the MEF awarded 7 Gannon Grant recipients, totaling $8,695.
Early Childhood SEL “Library”
Early Childhood
Strategies for Succes Magnets
Indian Mounds Middle School
The Anxious Generation Community Book Read
Indian Mounds Middle School and
McFarland High School
Keeping Wonder in the Classroom
McFarland High School
Gift of Reading!
McFarland Primary School
8th Grade Science Earthquake Machine
Indian Mounds Middle School
Spartan Cafe
McFarland High School
What we Fund
Turning Ideas into Impact
The McFarland Education Foundation awards grants to McFarland School District educators who go above and beyond to enhance learning experiences. These grants encourage innovation, creativity, and enrichment in the classroom, helping teachers bring their most inspiring ideas to life.
Projects funded in the past have included:
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Hands-on STEM equipment for interactive science learning
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Classroom libraries and literacy programs
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Art and music resources to foster creativity
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Technology upgrades that prepare students for the future
No matter the subject or grade level, MEF grants have a direct and lasting impact on McFarland students.
Who Can Apply
MEF grants are open to McFarland School District teachers, staff, and administrators whose projects:
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Directly benefit McFarland students
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Promote creativity, innovation, and/or academic excellence
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Align with district educational goals and curriculum standards
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Have measurable outcomes for student learning
All applicants must submit a completed grant proposal and receive principal or supervisor approval prior to submission.
Grant Categories
MEF considers a wide range of projects in categories such as:
How to Apply
1 ● Review the Guidelines
Ensure your project meets MEF’s grant criteria
2 ● Prepare Your Proposal
Include project description, objectives, budget, and expected impact.
3 ● Get Approval
Secure principal or supervisor signature. This is required prior to application.
4 ● Submit Online
Complete and submit the application below by the July 2026 deadline.
Support our grants
Help Bring More Ideas to Life
Your support fuels teacher creativity and student success. Every donation, big or small, helps bring innovative classroom ideas to life.
By contributing to MEF, you’re not just giving money, you’re giving opportunity, inspiration, and a brighter future for McFarland students.