Any teacher, curriculum supervisor, health professional, administrator, or other member of the educational staff of the School District of South Orange & Maplewood may apply for a SOMEF Teacher Grant. (Team projects are encouraged!)

Grant applications are accepted annually through mid-October (check for current deadlines) and are awarded in early December, based on specific criteria. Grant projects must benefit students directly and can be used for innovative courses, materials and supplies, guest educators - anything that will enhance the learning experience for a teacher and his or her students.

The application deadline for 2009-2010 Teacher Grants is October 16, 2009.

Apply online for a 2009-2010 Teacher Grant

Grant application instructions and preparation

Tips for success in applying for SOMEF Grants.

2010 Summer Administrator’s Grant
(Apply online by April 12. Application available after Feb. 26.)

2010 Michelle T. Riecke Teaching Fellowship
(Apply for summer program by March 5. Applications available here Jan. 4 )

Please note: SOMEF funds are granted exclusively for use in the School District of South Orange and Maplewood (NJ).