Fund innovation
Grants for original, student-centered projects that need funding to become a reality.
EDUinnovateParent-Founded. Student Focused.
Globally Driven.
EDUinnovate was established by parents in the United States with a vision to transform education worldwide. We are dedicated to providing funding for innovative projects and programs that elevate the educational experience for students in all schools, fostering creativity, excellence, and opportunity on a global scale.
★ Student focusedInnovation first!
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REAL PROJECTS. REAL POSSIBILITY.Creativity · Learning · Opportunity Opportunity starts with an idea
What we make possible.
We inspire innovation and champion excellence in education by funding transformative projects and programs.
Fuel opportunity
Technology, hands-on learning, and STEAM programs that open new doors for students.
Mobilize support
Parents, volunteers, and communities working together to enrich education worldwide.
Create lasting change
Meaningful educational experiences with lasting value for students and schools.
Our story
Parent-founded.
Student focused.
Globally driven.
EDUinnovate was established by parents in the United States with a vision to transform education worldwide. We fund innovative projects and programs that elevate the educational experience for students in all schools.
Our volunteer-led nonprofit brings parents, educators, and communities together to turn promising ideas into meaningful learning experiences.
What we fund$2M+
Raised in funding
$167K
Granted to schools
10,000+
Students impacted
501(c)3
Registered nonprofit
About Us
Our Organization.
A volunteer-governed, non-political 501(c)3 foundation, registered with the State of Connecticut and the Internal Revenue Service.
The EDUinnovate Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. It is registered with the State of Connecticut and with the Internal Revenue Service 501(c)3 and is bound by their regulations. The Foundation is a non-political entity, independent of both the Board of Education and town government. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors whose members includes Ellington business persons, parents of current students, and other community leaders.
Ex-officio board members include the Superintendent of Schools for the Town of Ellington, Chairperson of the Ellington Board of Education, Select person of the Town of Ellington, and a student representative approved by the Board of Directors.
The Foundation’s Objectives:
Foster Innovation and Educational Excellence
To promote and support groundbreaking initiatives that advance educational practices and outcomes across schools worldwide.
Fund Educational Advancements
To provide financial backing for innovative programs and projects that enhance the quality and accessibility of education for students of all ages, in every corner of the globe.
Mobilize Global Volunteer Support
To engage and recruit dedicated volunteers who are passionate about education and who can contribute to our mission in communities around the world.
Generate Sustainable Funding for Educational Growth
To raise funds that empower our mission, ensuring continuous support for transformative educational initiatives on a global scale.
Support Innovation
You can have an impact.
Grants in action
Ideas becoming reality.
Design & creativity
3D Design for Interior Innovation
Students bring their ideas to life with hands-on experience in professional 3D design software.
STEAM learning
Robotics & Storytelling
Coding meets creativity as students build robots and write stories that bring them to life.
Real-world skills
Innovation Studio
A space for students to explore entrepreneurship, build prototypes, and turn ideas into real products.
More projects we’ve supported +
- Greenhouse
- Vertical whiteboards for collaborative learning
- Sphero Robots
- Interior Design Applications Software
- STEM Guitars
- Robotic Pet Therapy
- Literacy Journey for Aspiring Authors
- Stop the Bleed Training
- RC Car Lab
- Coding and More with Evo
- Supporting AI in Education
- Integrating Virtual Reality in the Classroom
- CO2 Dragster Competition Equipment
- Supporting Chess Clubs
- BizTech Innovation Studio
From idea to impact
Your next big idea.
We accept grant proposals year-round. Here’s where to start.
01
Start with innovation
Your project must introduce new ideas, methods, or technologies that enrich learning. If it isn’t innovative, we don’t fund it.
02
Tell us your plan
Read the grant criteria, then share your project, its impact on students, and the funding you need.
03
Board review
Our board reviews proposals about four times a year, considering innovation, impact, identified needs, and feasibility.
In their words
EDUinnovate has provided Ellington teachers with ongoing creative opportunities to enrich the learning experiences of students from elementary to high school.
Past Superintendent of Ellington Public School
Let’s bring your idea to life
Apply for a grant.
Educators, community and parent volunteers, students with a sponsoring educator, and nonprofits can apply for innovative projects carried out in schools.
Innovation is priority #1.
If a proposal isn’t innovative, we don’t fund it.
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Before you send it
Grant criteria at a glance.
Every proposal is read against four things.
01
Innovation — required
Your project introduces new ideas, methods, or technologies that enrich learning. If a proposal isn’t innovative, we don’t fund it.
02
Significant impact
Measurable, lasting difference for one or more groups of students — especially where opportunity and resources are limited.
03
An identified need
A clear, specific gap: missing resources, an underserved school, or a learning outcome we can help move.
04
Feasible with our help
Work that can’t move forward without funding support — not a project already covered by another budget.
Who can apply
- Educators
- Community & parent volunteers
- Students with a sponsoring educator
- Local nonprofits working in schools
Who can apply for a grant?+
Educators, community and parent volunteers, students with a sponsoring educator, and nonprofits can apply for innovative projects carried out in schools.
What makes a project fundable?+
Innovation comes first. We also consider lasting student impact, a clearly identified need, and whether the project requires our funding to move forward.
When can I apply?+
We accept proposals year-round. Our volunteer board meets about four times a year to review proposals and make decisions. You’ll hear from us after the next meeting — usually within about three months of applying.
How can I make a donation?+
Use our secure donation form for one-time or recurring donations. EDUinnovate is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit; donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Our mission
A brighter future,
built together.
Join us in transforming education worldwide through funding that fuels creativity, excellence, and opportunity for all students.
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