2023-24 Classroom Grants

The Classroom Grant Application Portal IS OPEN

September 18th – October 10th

The Walton Education Foundation Classroom Grant Program is open to Walton County School District Teachers and serves students through projects purchased and implemented in the same school year.

Do you have a class or grade level need that fits in the category of Low Performing Students, STEM, Literacy, Teaching Quality, Graduation Rate Improvement or CTE? Classroom Grant funding may be just the opportunity to engage your classroom this year in order to achieve specific goals for those students.

Classroom Grants are offered within a range of $500 – $1,000 for a single teacher or classroom OR a range of $500 – $1,500 for more than one teacher to support a grade level or department.

GET STARTED by registering in our Find It Fund It Portal.

Visit the full Classroom Grant Page here for a sample grant, detailed instructions and the WCSD Approved Device List to help your budgeting.

LEARN MORE about the types of grants that have been funded through the Classroom Grant Program over the years.

Let us know if you have questions by emailing info@waltonedfoundation.org.

Volunteer at the 30a10k Race!

Sign-up to Volunteer Here!

Walton Education Foundation is proud to be a beneficiary of the 30a10k for the third year! As beneficiary, WEF supports the race through volunteer recruitment. In just two years as beneficiary, volunteer support has generated $50,000 directly to Walton Education Foundation to impact our Classroom Grants Program and our Take Stock in Children, Walton County program.

Think 40 volunteers = $20,000 to Education in Walton County, Florida!

We hope you will support WEF as a race volunteer on Wednesday, November 22nd and Thursday, November 23rd. We are ready to support the race by recruiting 40 volunteer slots for the Thanksgiving Day race event.

PRO-TIP sign-up your volunteer spot early on Wednesday, these spots go FAST!

When you sign up, enter “WEF” + your t-shirt size. This helps race coordinators know you’re supporting Walton Education Foundation AND confirms your race tee while you volunteer!

Questions? Contact Executive Director, Lindsey Harp at info@waltonedfoundation.org.

THANK YOU!

No Ordinary Joe Scholarship

Looking for something out of the ordinary? St. Joe Community Foundation’s “No Ordinary Joe” Scholarship is now accepting applications from Walton County Seniors. This unique scholarship recognizes EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS with a STRONG SENSE OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Watch the video above for a little more information and note the Important Dates listed below. Visit your school’s Guidance Office to get started on your application!

Important Dates for Applicants

Florida KidCare Partnership

Walton Education Foundation is a partner with Florida KidCare, a comprehensive child-centered health and dental insurance provider offering coverage to Florida children. Through their programs Florida children from birth through age 18 are eligible for dental and/or healthcare coverage.

Florida KidCare Informational Postcard with Link to Online Application

2022 Classroom Grant Portal is OPEN!

The 2022 Classroom Grant Portal is OPEN! #WaltonCountySchoolDistrict Teachers are invited to apply now through October 7th! 

Click here to apply for a Classroom Grant!

Each year #waltonedfoundation, with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations and their School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, partner with local community support from CHELCO, The Alys Foundation, The St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc., Florida Power & Light and 30A 10K to fund our Classroom Grant Program where immediate teacher needs in Walton County classrooms are impacted.  In 2021, our program awarded 57 Classroom Grants impacting 9,300 Walton County students and nearly 200 teachers through creative and purposeful grant requests. We can’t wait to see what our Walton County School District teachers bring to their classroom in 2022! Teachers Apply Now!

Details! Details! Details!

Grant Request Instructions and Restrictions – Find It Fund It Florida _ My Grants 9-2022click for instructions
WCSD Approved Device List 2022-2023click for devices

8th & 9th Graders – Your Scholarship Application Window is OPEN!

Click to Apply

Walton Education Foundation is the Lead Agency for Take Stock in Children, Walton County (TSIC Walton). Each year Walton Education Foundation pledges funds to purchase 2-year Florida College Scholarships for deserving Walton County School District students. The program is matched by Florida Prepaid allowing our agency to optimize the number of scholarships available to our community. Through this program students are prepared for college success as they graduate high school and prepare to enter college.

TSIC Walton has opened its 2022 Scholarship and Mentoring Program Application Window for students in 8th and 9th grades. Students and their parents must apply by September 16th.

Students and guardians can expect to report the following information when completing the TSIC application and must follow the guidelines and criteria below:

  • Attend a Walton County middle or high school
  • Be a student in the 7th, 8th, 9th grades
  • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • SHOW DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED!

Questions are expected. As you move through the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our program director, Amy Wells at tsic@waltonedfoundation.org or Phone/Text at 850-391-6904.

TSIC Student Application Link

30a10k Race Volunteers ~ Sign-up, Say “WEF!”

Walton Education Foundation is proud to be a beneficiary of the 30a10k for the second year! As beneficiary, WEF supports the race through volunteer recruitment. In 2021, the 30a10k contributed $20,000 to Walton Education Foundation to impact our Classroom Grants Program.

Think 40 volunteers = $20,000!

We hope you will support WEF as a race volunteer on Wednesday, November 23rd and Thursday, November 24th. We are ready to support the race by recruiting 40 volunteer slots for the Thanksgiving Day race event.

STUDENTS you get volunteer hours AND a t-shirt!

PARENTS AND FAMILIES you get a t-shirt!

WCSD STUDENTS AND STAFF you get discount of $25 off with CODE: WCEF22

Click to Sign-up – Say “WEF”

When you sign up, enter “WEF” so we know you’re supporting Walton Education Foundation AND enter your shirt size so you look fit while you volunteer!

Link to SIGN UP! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BA4AC2AA02-2022

TSIC Applications are OPEN!

Take Stock in Children, Walton County is now accepting new student applications. Please visit our Take Stock in Children page for details about this program and application criteria. Already know you are ready to apply to our TSIC program? Click the image below for a direct link to the online application. For questions email TSIC@waltonedfoundation.org.

WEF volunteers needed for the 30a10k on Thanksgiving Day!

Sign-up to volunteer

Walton Education Foundation is proud to be a first-time beneficiary of the 30a10k Thanksgiving Day race.  Within our partnership, WEF is charged with securing volunteers for the race event, and we are asking for your help. 

“Click” on the image above or below to sign-up in your preferred time slot.

Students will receive volunteer hour credit AND can run the race at a discount using PROMO CODE ZIPPY30

Volunteers needed at the 30a 10k on behalf of WEF
Walton Education Foundation is proud to be a first-time beneficiary of the 30a 10k in Rosemary Beach. Click to volunteer!

Volunteer & Run

Click the 30a 10k image to register for the race!