Grant Opportunity for New Jersey Public School Employees
Eligibility Rule
Article V, Section 5 of the By-laws of the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education, the following eligibility exclusions apply: “No member of the Board of Trustees, the Advisory Committee or the Grant Selection Committee shall have or obtain a financial interest in any contract, grant or award made by the Foundation to any person or entity.” The Hipp Board of Trustees consists of the individuals who comprise the Executive Committee of the New Jersey Education Association.
Deadline
Grant applications are accepted through March 1* of every year. Grant proposals must be submitted in the online portal and finalized with signatures uploaded on or before March 1* to be considered for funding.
After you have completely filled out the application and it is "SAVED and FINALIZED", you'll be instructed to download a hard copy of the application to obtain three signatures.
Those signatures will include the project coordinator (you), local president, and superintendent/ county college president. Signature pages must be signed, scanned and uploaded to the application portal by March 1*. You will receive an email with instructions to upload your signature pages after your grant has been reviewed.
*If March 1 falls on a Sunday, the deadline will be moved to Monday, March 2.
Apply for a Hipp Grant
If you have already registered for an account, you can --
>>Log in and create a new application
>>Edit an entry you started, found to the left under "My Applications - In Progress"
If you haven't registered yet, you can--
>>Apply for a Hipp Grant here to register for an account and start a new application
**Chrome browser is recommended, but online form is compatible with the latest versions of all web browsers.**
How-to video
Watch this instructional video for a step-by-step guide to register for an account and fill out the online grant application.
Background
Established in 1993, the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education was created to provide opportunities for school employees to expand their visions of excellence in our classrooms and schools. The only foundation of its kind in New Jersey, the Hipp Foundation has awarded more than $2.4 million in grants for innovative educational projects that represent a bold, fresh approach by public school employees.
The Foundation honors the memory of Dr. Hipp, former NJEA executive director. Dr. Hipp developed an “NJEA approach” to field work and public relations that won national acceptance. As executive director, he oversaw a period of dramatic growth for NJEA. Membership increased from 27,000 to 110,000. Staff increased from three people to 159. Under his direction, NJEA became THE voice of public school employees in New Jersey.
Nationally, Dr. Hipp served on many National Education Association (NEA) task forces and strongly influenced NEA’s goals. He served on national education commissions and consulted with federal policymakers. Internationally, he worked with the World Confederation of the Organizations of the Teaching profession in countries from Switzerland to Ethiopia. When he retired in 1978, he continued to work to further the causes of public education and school employees.
The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education is not meant as a funding substitute for programs, supplies, or equipment that school districts should provide. Instead, it encourages "research and development" programs that improve teaching, expand educational access for students, encourage staff renewal, recognize and celebrate cultural diversity, and provide staff development opportunities.
Initially funded by NJEA members who donated more than $1 million, the Foundation is supported by contributions from businesses, local and county associations, and individual members.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this grant opportunity or the online process, please contact the Hipp Foundation at hipp@njea.org.
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