Impact Grants
Impact Grants are open to SPS senior leadership. Big ideas can make a big impact. Impact Grants fund building-wide and department-wide projects that support student success, address needs, and align with SPS priorities.
Applications Open: May 5, 2027
Applications Close: June 22, 2027
What Can Be Funded?
Projects must have a building-wide or department-wide impact.
Project focus areas include:
Athletics
Arts & Creative Expression
Community & Family Engagement
Core Academics
Literacy & Language
Mental Health
Physical Activity
STEM
Student Attendance
Student Behavior Supports
Student Connection & Leadership
Student Experience
Technical or Vocational Learning
Other
How Applications Are Evaluated
Applications are evaluated on:
Need: Does the project address student or school needs and remove barriers?
Impact: How many students will benefit, and how lasting will the impact be?
District Goals: Does it align with the SPS mission and strategic plan?
Quality: Is the application clear, thoughtful, creative, and compelling?
Sustainability: Can the project continue after grant funding ends?
Application Tips
The application must be completed in one session and does not save unfinished work. We recommend drafting your responses in Word first.
Save or print your application before submitting. A confirmation message will appear when your application has been successfully submitted.
Remember: For Impact Grants, the classroom is wherever learning happens. Including classrooms, field trips, athletic fields, counseling centers, libraries, and nurses’ offices.
Required Approvals
Outdoor projects: Get approval from SPS Grounds Management before applying.
Brittany Taylor | brittanydtaylor@spsmail.org | 417-523-0468
Technology projects: Get approval from IT & Systems and District Administration before applying. Complete the IT Request Form.
Bruce Douglas | bdouglas@spsmail.org | 417-523-0156
IT Help Desk | 417-523-HELP | Ext. 33333