Application is Closed
Thank Your for Your Interest
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now closed. We’re grateful for the time, thought, and teamwork that goes into every proposal.
Please check back on February 6th to see the list of school districts selected for the 2026 cohort. We look forward to sharing the exciting work ahead!
Grant Deadlines and Dates
If you have any questions regarding eligibility or specifics of your application, contact Executive Director, Stacey Vanhoy at stacey@nathanyipfoundation.org
Superintendent and Lead Teacher attend the Nathan Yip Foundation’s Chinese New Year Gala in Denver (at NYF’s expense) to share their vision with our community.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2026
Resource Hub
Sample grants and budgets are here to guide you, showing the detail and information that help create strong, successful applications.
- STEAM (tech + engineering focus)
- Family/Community Partnerships + Student Mental Health
- Art + Literacy
- Non Specific
Our scoring matrix helps ensure transparency, consistency, and equity in how proposals are reviewed. It shows the key areas we consider—like teacher involvement, student impact, and sustainability—so applicants can see what matters most. Using it as a guide can help districts and teachers strengthen their applications and maximize their impact on students and communities.
All applicants must use the NYF budget template to outline funding needs across all three years. We understand years two and three are estimates, but a detailed budget shows how resources will be used, ensures transparency, and demonstrates thoughtful planning. Be sure to save your completed template—it will need to be uploaded at the very end of the application.
Use this guide to review all the application questions ahead of time. It’s a handy way to plan and draft your answers offline before entering them into the fillable form for submission.