Grant Process

Simple Steps to Grant Success

REF awards grants for projects that enrich the educational experience and foster innovative opportunities for students of Radnor Township School District and the community. Projects may be proposed by students, teachers, community members, a school staff member, or parent in collaboration with a Radnor teacher or principal. The Foundation provides grants which can be combined with funds from other sources. Our aim is to supplement, but not replace, the regular School District funding.
  • Will the project be an educational innovation for Radnor public school students?
  • Is this a pilot project that can be replicated past the grant period?
  • What is the long-term impact of the project? How many students will benefit?
  • Does the project coordinate with the school curriculum or state learning standards?

Starting Your Grant Request

To start the process, review the current year’s grants cycle schedule. With those dates in mind, we request that you submit a brief “Letter of Intent.” Once we receive this, we will let you know if you should submit a more detailed Grant Application. First-time applicants are offered assistance developing your proposal from our Grants Champions (current and past Grants Committee members). They will discuss your application with you, bringing to light any potential issues or questions to be addressed during the application process. Please note that the Grant Application must be signed by the school principal(s) that will benefit from your project before any presentations will be scheduled.

NOTE: For the 2025-2026 school year, the REF Grants Committee is more likely to consider curriculum programs that can be funded with EITC (tax credit dollars), so interested parties should review these descriptions ahead of starting the LOI process.

Click each link below to complete the appropriate form online.

Feel free to review our grants timeline and use our photo release form as your grant concludes. 
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