The Canyons School District Education Foundation is accepting applications for 2011-2012 Foundation Innovation Grants. The grants recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funds – up to $10,000 – to enhance elementary, middle school and high school curriculum.

Canyons District teachers are encouraged to take advantage of this worthwhile opportunity. It’s a chance to directly impact the classroom, students and raise the bar on exemplary teaching methods.

Teachers can apply for two types of Foundation Innovation Grants – mini-grants for up to $500 and mega-grants for up to $10,000. All educators in Canyons District are eligible to apply for funding to implement worthwhile and innovative projects related to student achievement. Individuals, as well as teams of teachers, may submit applications for project funding. Applications, which will be reviewed by the Foundation Innovation Grant Committee, are due by Oct. 28, 2011.

Deadline Extended to November 4th

Grants will be awarded in December 2011.

Click here to see more on the Foundation’s Web site.