Grant Programs

The Olathe Public Schools Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in grants in the 2022-23 school year through: 

  • Classroom Grants
  • The Susan Spears Memorial Kindergarten Grant
  • The Women's Giving Circle

Classroom Grant Program

Spring 2024 classroom grant applications are now open and due 8 a.m. Wednesday, February 28. Spring 2024 grant funds will be available for fall 2024 implementation. 

  • Hidden Glen Visual Arts Grant: up to $2,000 (limited funds available for spring 2024)
  • Innovative Classroom Grant: up to $2,500
  • Need-Based Grant: up to $2,500
  • Building/District-Wide Innovation Grant: up to $5,000 for projects impacting multiple classrooms, grades, or schools

All Olathe Public Schools certified educators may submit a grant application.

Applying for decodable readers? Contact aasnider@olatheschools.org BEFORE applying to discussing spring 2024 guidelines.

 

Grant Approvals:

  • Grants that request any hardware or software must have technology approval.
  • Grants that will make modifications to the school facility must have district approval.
  • Grants that involve the purchase of book(s) or reading material(s) (both print and non-print) purchased with OPSF grant funds must got through the vetting process set forth by OPS Board Policy and/or OPS Guidelines for Additional Classroom Materials Selection.

Classroom grant applications must be completed and submitted online. Hard copy and email applications will not be accepted. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. Click here for a grant application FAQ.

Questions? foundation@olatheschools.org or (913) 780-8222.

 

Post Grant Assessments for Grant Recipients

If you previously received a classroom grant, complete a post-grant assessment here.

Previous Classroom Grant Awards


Susan Spears Memorial Kindergarten Grant
The Susan Spears Memorial Kindergarten Grant was established to honor Susan Spears, a career educator in the Olathe Public Schools District.  She taught from 1986 to 1998, when she became an Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT).  Susan was honored to be an IRT until her retirement in 2011. Her final message to everyone, “I want you to go out and BEE Happy!”

Special grant funds are available each year to kindergarten teachers through the Susan Spears Memorial Kindergarten Grant. Kindergarten teachers are encouraged to apply for a classroom grant (link above) that will impact their classroom and students. 


Women's Giving Circle
The OPSF Women’s Giving Circle is a group of women who each donate $100 twice a year to form the pool of funds with which they fund grants twice a year. Their combined financial contributions create a pool of funds which they grant out to Olathe certified educators for projects impacting Olathe students. Applications are accepted spring and fall.

Apply now for a $15,000 Spring 2024 Innovation Women's Giving Circle Grant. Grant applications are due Wednesday, April 24 at 4 p.m.

Click here to learn more about the Women's Giving Circle or contact the Foundation office at (913) 780-8222.