Art of Teaching Grant Application

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Thank you for your interest in a Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Art of Teaching Grant! Please review the information below, then choose "Next Page" below to begin your application.

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Program Guidelines

Grants up to $1,500 are available.
Each teacher may submit only one application. If more than one application is received from one teacher, neither will be considered.
Grant applications must be submitted by educators in the Martha’s Vineyard and Falmouth school districts, and must be applicable to a specific grade, department, or curriculum within the school.
A complete project budget must be submitted with the application.
The following are not eligible for funding:

Classroom supplies or libraries
Field trips, extended trips and transportation
Parties, refreshments or decorations
Compensation for teachers or trips to attend educator conferences.
Author visits
Computers or computer equipment

Funding Considerations

Does the project provide maximum benefit to as many students as possible?
Does the project enhance the core and supplemental parts of the curriculum, support new educational paradigms, and/or result in richer learning experiences?
Does the project call for collaborative efforts between educators?
Does the project have clear, measurable outcomes?

Review and Approval Process

The application deadline is Wednesday September 23rd, 2026, 11:59PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Uploaded attachments must be in PDF format. Applications with attachments in a format other than PDF may not be considered. Attachments in HEIF and HVEC formats cannot be read and will not be considered.
Grant awards will be announced in late September/early October 2025. Recipients will be invited to attend the Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Art of Giving event shortly thereafter.

At any point in your application, you may save your progress to finish later. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Ray, Community Engagement Director, at foundation@mvbank.com.

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Project Information

Project/Program Title

School Name

Funding Amount Requested ($)

$1,500 Maximum

Is this a pilot program?

Applicable Grade Level(s)

Applicable Curriculum Area(s)

Applicant

First Name

Last Name

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

Co- Applicant

Is there a Co-Applicant?

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Title

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Project Details

Please provide a brief summary of the project or program.

150 word max

How will this project or program enhance the overall educational experience of the involved students outside the current class curriculum?

Please provide a timeline for the project or program, including important milestones and activities.

Please describe the future plans for the project or program, including whether it is a one-time event, or whether it may become an on-going program.

If the requested funds will not cover the entire cost of the project/program, will it go forward? Would partial funding affect the ability of the project/program to take place? Is there potential for other funding to cover remaining costs? Please describe in detail.

How will you evaluate the success of the project/program? What are the measurable outcomes? These measurable outcomes should be submitted with the post-funding report.

Documentation

Please Note: Uploaded files may not exceed 5MB/file and must be in PDF format. Applications with attachments in a format other than PDF may not be considered. HEIF and HVEC formats cannot be read.

Please upload your project budget (required).

Use the button below to upload optional supplementary documentation such as photos, additional descriptions, etc. To upload additional files, choose "Add another response."

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Please review the following Terms and Conditions, then enter your name and select "Accept" below to indicate your acceptance.

Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Art of Teaching Grant Terms and Conditions

By submitting this grant application to Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, I agree to the following Terms and Conditions of any grant awarded:

All awarded funds will be sent to the school or district for distribution. Funds will not be sent directly to educators.
All materials/technology/etc. purchased with grant funds shall remain property of the school/district where the grant was awarded.
A post-project evaluation must be completed as requested by the Foundation. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility for future funding.This post-project narrative can be in letter, or any other format. Photographs should be included where possible.
Images and project details may be used in promotions for Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation. Assistance, such as photos, testimonials, interviews and materials, will be provided as requested.
Prior approval must be granted by the Foundation for any substantive changes in the focus or implementation of the project.

First Name

Last Name

By clicking "Accept" you are confirming the information provided is correct and that you accept the Terms & Conditions of the potential grant.

Your Art of Teaching Grant Application is now complete. Please use the option below to review your application. You will have the option to make edits or choose "Confirm" to submit your application.

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