The Independence School District Foundation believes that directly supporting teachers and staff is one of the best ways to help students achieve and succeed. There are several ways we accomplish this mission.
New Teacher Grants
Welcome to the Independence School District!
As a new teacher to the ISD we are pleased to offer some financial assistance in setting up your classroom. We are aware that teachers spend their own money for special materials and supplies and the ISD Foundation wants to ease that burden by providing you with a $100 gift card to purchase some of these supplies or materials for your first year.
Our Board loves to hear what was accomplished with the help of this grant. If you would like to share what you were able to add to your classroom and thank the Foundation Board, please send your letter to the ISDF office:
Classroom Grants
ISDF classroom grants fund multiple teacher-inspired projects every year, enriching our schools and offering extraordinary opportunities to learn ‘outside the box.’ Every grant we make is made possible by donations from individual, business and organizational donors–we rely 100% on contributed income to provide this essential funding!
The purpose of these grants is to provide money for classroom projects or programs that will enhance educational opportunities for students, Early Education and Grades K-12, for which district funds are not available.
The application will include the following information:
- Description of material or program
- Details regarding relevance to subject(s) taught
- Description of benefit to the students and community
- Actual costs in detail
Individual or team applications may be submitted. Non-certificated staff may also apply if they work with students.
2025-2026 Grants Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2025 for consideration.
IRSPA Teacher Grants - Carol Kelley Education Assistance Grant
The Independence Retired School Personnel Association offers 6 grants of up to $500 each.
Your grant application should consist of the following:
- A completed application with signature
- Grant description including:
- Summary of grant, including costs up to $500
- Details regarding relevance to subject(s) taught
- Description of the educational outcome
Grant recipients will be asked to turn in a brief report along with photo, thank you letters, etc.
Employee Giving Campaign
2025-2026 Payroll Deduction Beneficiary:
ISDF Legacy Dual Credit Scholarship Fund
Dual Credits allow students to earn college credit while in high school. Students pay a reduced average rate per class and avoid costs associated with room and board, fees and books. A student could potentially graduate from high school with an associate degree, thanks to the dual credit program.
For the 2025-2026 school year, all Payroll Deduction donations will go toward helping to fund high school dual credit scholarships.
Benefits of Employee Giving
By giving back to the ISD Foundation through payroll deduction or one-time donations you are helping to fund programs for students, staff, and families. In return for your generosity, you are eligible for the following:
- Donations of $20 or more per month receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the annual ISDF Connecting Hearts Gala