NJEA Hipp Foundation awards more than $31,000 in new grants

NJEA believes that educators’ ingenuity should not be stifled by lack of funds. That’s why the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education has awarded another six grants totaling $31,185, including one continuation grant, to support creative projects by public school educators.

Established in 1993, the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education is dedicated to supporting projects that will enhance and improve the learning environment in our schools. Since its creation, the Foundation has cumulatively awarded over $2.3 million in grants in support of 435 innovative educational projects that represent a bold, fresh approach by public school employees.

Contact information for the Project Coordinator is provided at the end of each project description, if you would like specific information about a grant in your area.

2021-2022 NJEA HIPP RECIPIENTS

Bergen

Honoring Our Veterans – $2.500
Jack Bertolino Grant
Pascack Valley Regional Education Association

Camden

A Virtual Community Garden – $8273
Visions Grant for Social Justice
LEAP Academy Teachers Association

Mercer

Read, Lead, Succeed Book Club – $5,000
Princeton Regional Education Association

Somerset

The Race and Ethnicity Podcast Program – $3,833
Hillsborough Education Association

Sussex

Sensory Garden and Mindful Peace Garden – $10,000
Continuation Grant
Vernon Township Education Association

Warren

Family Literacy Night – Bingo for Books – $1,579
Washington Education Association