About the Grant
For Phase 1, the school/parent-teacher organization receives a grant by committing to review the Say Something program’s content. Visit the Say Something page to learn more and download the Sandy Hook Promise Learning Center Getting Started Guide for steps to get started. Phase 1 is to help the school determine if the program is a good fit for them. If the school/parent-teacher organization decides to implement a Sandy Hook Promise’s program/service after Phase 1, the school can then apply for a second, larger grant in Phase 2. See the FAQs page for more details.
Grant & Application
Eligibility Requirements
A school or parent-teacher organization (PTO) may only apply and be granted to once. Schools/PTOs who have implemented or are currently implementing a SHP program are not eligible. A school/PTO may apply for the grant, if it is included in this school list.
Grant Amounts
Phase #1:
30-299 students enrolled: $500
300-699 students enrolled: $800
700+ students enrolled: $1,000
Phase #2:
30-299 students enrolled: $1,000
300-999 students enrolled: $1,600
1,000+ students enrolled: $2,000
The grant amount given to a school/PTO will be based on the student enrollment size (for grades 6-12).
Use of Grant Funds
Schools may flexibly allocate grant funds toward teacher’s release time or stipends for volunteers for reviewing the program, printing materials, reserving space for professional learning community (PLC) meetings for collaborative planning, and other activities related to reviewing and implementing the resources and tools from Sandy Hook Promise. There are no follow-up requirements for the first grant (Phase 1), minimizing the administrative burden of reviewing the Say Something program for your school or parent-teacher organization.
Application Steps
Print and fill out the application form. The form should be filled out by the principal/assistant principal of the school or the president/vice president of the PTO.
Step 2
Email a scan or photo of the completed application to JFF at findthewordsmn@protonmail.com. Use "[name of your school] - Grant Application" for the subject line.
Step 3
We will verify the application and process a grant within 3 weeks of receiving the application.
Step 4
Go to Sandy Hook Promise’s Learning Center and sign up for a free account to review the Say Something program’s materials. This guide and video show the steps on how to sign up to review Say Something.
Completion of the application does not guarantee a grant from JFF.