Your vision, funded.

We are excited to announce that the CEF & PTO are now accepting Faculty and Staff Grant application for 2025. This year we’ve made it easier with one simple application--two great organizations working together to support our school. This is your opportunity to bring new ideas or important needs to life for our students and school community.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2025 (MIDNIGHT)

CEF Faculty & Staff Grants

The Carlisle CEF is proud to support the Carlisle Public Schools’ faculty and staff in their efforts to promote innovation in teaching & learning and build school community connections. Grant proposals are welcome from any part of the school faculty/staff.

Strong applications typically demonstrate one or more of the following:

Innovation in teaching and learning
Building school community
Connection to Carlisle Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate
Team involvement (students, faculty, parents, and/or community members)

Proposals may be submitted by individuals or teams, and more than one proposal per person or team will be considered. Please note that not all proposals can be funded.

Application Process

Submit your application via the Google Form linked at the bottom of this page by October 10, 2025.

You will receive a copy of your application submitted via email as a confirmation.

Review & Awards

Proposals will be reviewed by the Grants Committee.
Recommendations will be voted on by CEF board members at a November meeting.
Applicants will be notified of decisions by letter in November.

Post-Award Requirment

Within 30 days of completing your project or putting grant items into use, recipients must submit a brief email summary of the grant’s impact to Carlisle.ed.fund@gmail.com.

Apply here

Example of Past Grants

Moki Bands in Motion: PE Program Empowers Students with Wearable Tech

The Physical Education Program received a grant for a pilot program for Moki Bands. Moki

bands are wearable technology that monitors steps and/or also heart rate. The students set

their own personal goals, see how they are performing and adjust their effort/performance

based on their data, giving them increased level of responsibility and individual goal setting in

relation to health/physical activity. This project aims to bring students together around

movement and play in physical education classes. With an added layer of data collection

students will be able to self-monitor their progress and set individual or even team goals. Based on the success of the pilot program the wearables could be used in other programs at the school or in the community, middle school athletics, before school programs, etc.

Boosting Positivity and Connection: Motivational Signage and a Vibrant Artist Residency

Driven by a commitment to continuous learning, positivity, and inclusion, and with a focus on deepening student social and emotional learning, Principals Matt Mehler and Dennett Sidell spearheaded two impactful initiatives. Students and staff are now greeted by uplifting motivational signage throughout the school corridors, fostering a more positive atmosphere. Additionally, the school community welcomed artist Bren Bataclan last spring for an inspiring week-long residency. Bren collaborated with Elementary and Middle School students through engaging assemblies and smaller group sessions, guiding them in transforming their collective ideas and the unique character of our school and community into a vibrant mural for the Corey stairwell.

Fostering Well-being and Engagement: The Latest Sensory Pathways Initiative

Carlisle Public Schools continues to champion innovative learning environments, recently created new Sensory Pathways. Spearheaded by Sue Ross and April Colson, this summer project utilized a grant-funded Cricut machine to design and produce custom sensory pathway stickers. This initiative directly addresses the importance of movement and sensory input in student development and learning. The grant also facilitated teacher training on the Cricut machine and collaboration with a graphic artist, ensuring both functionality and visual appeal. Building on the success of prior sensory pathway implementations, this project underscores the district's dedication to reimagining everyday school experiences, turning simple transitions into opportunities for engagement and well-being.