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Innovation in Education
The Cox Connects Foundation’s Innovation in Education program was established to provide grants to public and private schools (grades K-12) and the dedicated teachers at those schools. The purpose of this program is to fund classroom and school-wide programs and curriculum that encourage and promote students’ ingenuity and imagination through the innovative use of technology. This year, the Cox Connects Foundation will award grants up to $2,500 each to schools in Cox Communications service areas.
All Innovation in Education grants are specific to schools in Cox Communications service areas. Tulsa-area communities include: Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Catoosa, Claremore, Coweta, Glenpool, Jenks, Keifer, Owasso, Sand Springs and Sapulpa. Oklahoma City-area communities include: Bethany, Choctaw, Del City, Edmond, El Reno, Forest Park, Guthrie, Harrah, Lake Aluma, Midwest City, Moore, Mustang, Nichols Hills, Nicoma Park, Norman, Oklahoma City, Spencer, The Village, Tinker AFB, Valley Brook, Warr Acres and Yukon.
| Classroom or school-wide programs |
Teachers/principals at eligible schools are encouraged to submit an application. Classroom and school-wide projects are welcome in any subject area, however, strong consideration will be given to programs that employ technology components. The one-year grant may be used to create a new classroom program, build upon an existing classroom program, or promote student learning and participation through a school-wide program. Only one application per school may be submitted.
Applications in the following areas are discouraged:
- Large scale equipment, such as playground equipment
- Computers, SMART Boards, projectors, televisions or office equipment (for general use)
- Teacher development and/or substitute days
- Student and/or teacher conferences
- Financial compensation
- Teacher and/or student field trips, guest speakers or performers
(unless part of a larger proposed curriculum)
All funds granted by the Cox Connects Foundation are to be used exclusively for the project listed in the grant application. Grants will be limited to one per school year, to be used within that school year, unless otherwise specified. Schools may reapply each year. The Cox Connects Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to approve or disapprove any proposal for funding. The Cox Connects Foundation also reserves the right to change the application criteria at any time. Other limitations may apply and will be evaluated on an individual basis.
| Grant Application Review Process |
Grant applications are reviewed annually by the Cox Connects Advisory Council comprised of Cox Communications employees. Funding decisions are based on the quality of the applicant’s project, the impact on students’ learning and sustainability of the project. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate the use of Cox technologies (i.e. cable or Internet) in the classroom.
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| March 1, 2010 |
Applications must be delivered or postmarked by deadline.
Late and/or imcomplete applications will not be accepted. |
| May 2010 |
Funding determination by Cox Connects Advisory Council |
| May 2010 |
Grant recipient notification |
| September 2010 |
Cox Connects Advisory Council presents grant checks |
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Grant requests must be postmarked by March 1, 2010:
Cox Connects Foundation
Innovation in Education Program
11811 E. 51st St.
Tulsa, OK 74146
For additional information about the Innovation in Education program:
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