The HFEE Innovation Fund (formerly known as Mini-Grants) is designed to provide impactful funding to innovative and creative projects that enhance the school curriculum and enrich the learning experience for the students of the Holmdel Public School District from Pre-K through Grade 12. The HFEE strives to support enriching scholastic initiatives that would not otherwise be funded through the traditional Holmdel School District Budget.
Each year, the Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence (HFEE) invites the Holmdel Public School District faculty and students to apply for Innovation Funds to support specific projects, programs and initiatives within the school system. From the expansion of a classroom library at William R. Satz School to the purchase of quality photography equipment for Holmdel High School, the projects that have been funded cover a wide range of initiatives over the last several years.
The HFEE Innovation Fund Review Committee evaluates the Innovation Fund applications, with a limited number of grants awarded annually. Innovation Fund grants may be awarded to individual applicants or groups of applicants and may include projects such as improvement or expansion of existing programs or the creation of a pilot program for a one-year cycle.
Faculty members serve as advisors during the application and implementation process in order to provide guidance and support to the students. In recent years, the HFEE has funded over 25 projects in the district through the Innovation Fund Program.
To date, the HFEE has donated over $340,000.00 towards the Innovation Fund.
HFEE 2024-2025 Innovation Fund
HFEE 2023-2024 Innovation Fund
Testimonials from teachers at Holmdel Schools with regard to the Innovation Fund (Mini Grant) Program.
“I wish to offer my sincerest thanks and appreciation to the HFEE for the mini-grant. My students have benefited greatly from the expansion of our classroom library. Our MAP scores have revealed a significant jump in my students' vocabulary acquisition which I contribute in part to their organic exposure to new language found in our new and exciting classroom library books,” said Marissa Crimoli, 8th grade English Teacher at William R. Satz School.
(These photographs were taken by Holmdel High School Students using camera equipment purchased through funding from an HFEE Mini-Grant. Courtesy of George Mazzeo, Teacher at Holmdel High School)
“The HFEE mini-grants provide a unique opportunity for teachers and students to discover and explore our curriculum in a whole new way! The projects and ideas span the disciplines, including initiatives in the arts, engineering, technology, athletics, humanities, mathematics and science”, said Dr. Dineen Seeley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “I am honored to work with the mini-grant committee to help support making the visions of our students and faculty a reality. The generosity of our community through the Foundation is deeply appreciated.”
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