Lightning Grants

A grant up to $1,500 with a simple application and quick decision for teachers and administrators.  Lightning Grants may be submitted at any time, grade level, or discipline.  Lightning Grants (LG) may fund a wide array of needs.  Please see SEF's grantmaking guidelines for a better understanding of SEF's opportunities and giving restrictions.  We urge all applicants to work with SEF's Executive Director to assist with idea development and application completion. 

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Download the Lightning Grant Application  

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Recent Lightning Grants include:

• Sewing machines for the Art Department

• Swimming lessons for English Language Learners (ELL)

• Purchase of additional handbells for the Middle School Handbell Choir

• State Street Yoga Club

• Planning trip for the 7th Grade Philadelphia historical scavenger hunt

• Student-built air cleaners for high school science rooms

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See more grants and their impacts here 

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