Grants & Initiatives
Twice-yearly, through a competitive process, HEF provides grants to the teachers and staff of Holland Public Schools.
Due to generous community support, HEF was able to fund more than $36,000 in new grants during the 2022-2023 school year. Since our founding in 1984, the foundation has awarded over $915,000 in grant support to the teachers/staff of Holland Public Schools.
For the past ten years, in addition to our regular grant cycles, we have funded larger initiatives of $5,000 for more focused impact in specific subject areas.

2022-23 Classroom Grants
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STEM manipulatives (multiple)
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Cameras and peripherals for Broadcast classes
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Instant Visual Supports & Communication
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Flexible seating (multiple)
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Conflict resolution curriculum
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Games and Manipulatives for CI classrooms
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Backgammon sets for extracurricular clubs
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Structured play and free play daily centers
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Start-up Kit for Watch D.O.G.S. (dads of great students) program at Jefferson
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Camp Roger and Muskegon Winter Park field trips for Holland Early College Program
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DeGraaf Nature Center Field Trip
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Classroom books for Deaf and Hard of Hearing classes
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Sensory calming room at Holland Middle School
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Puzzles and games for English Language Learners classes at Jefferson
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CPR mannequins for High School Health classes
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Hydroponic Grow Tower supplies
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Monthly field trips for Holland Language Academy 2nd and 5th grades
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Tactile materials for Deaf with Autism students
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John Ball Zoo field trip
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Classroom sets of Headphones
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Early level books for Holland Language Academy classrooms
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MiCareer Quest field trip for Holland Middle School
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Holland High School Disc Golf Course
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Book Vending Machine
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Holland Solo and Ensemble Festival preparation assistants and adjudicators
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Adult living and project-based materials for CI classrooms
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Spanish games and manipulatives for HLA classroom
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Art Club supplies
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Kiln for HHS art program
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Paintbrushes for HHS art program
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Books for Middle School CI Reading & Sensory Support
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Small appliances and tools for Foods classes
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Alternative seating for Autism Spectrum Disorder classroom
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One School, One Book reading project at Holland Heights
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Art Club for Social/Emotional Learning at West
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Reading and math manipulatives (multiple)
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Be Nice Family Group supply kits
Past Grants
• 2022-23 $36,198
• 2021-22 $27,904
• 2020-21 $24,633
• 2019-20 $26,736
• 2018-19 $26,792
• 2017-18 $24,148
• 2016-17 $24,333
• 2015-16 $34,115
• 2014-15 $29,343
• 2013-14 $29,864
• 2012-13 $38,919
• 2011-12 $32,856
• 2010-11 $31,626
• 2009-10 $33,111
• 2008-09 $28,451
• 2007-08 $58,175
• 2006-07 $92,480 (includes HHS media lab)
Initiatives
• 2022-23 - Interest-based Clubs at West Elementary
• 2021-22 - Outdoor Gear for Nature-based School at Holland Heights
Fashion Design Mannequins & Dress Forms
• 2020-21 - Delayed due to Covid-19 Pandemic
• 2019-20 - Virtual Reality Headsets for Middle School STEM
• 2018-19 - Protect Young Eyes Social Media Assemblies
• 2017-18 - Tower Garden & STEM
• 2016-17 - Summer Reading Program
• 2015-16 - HHS Graphing Calculators
• 2014-15 - Middle Grades Book Club
• 2013-14 - Two-Way Bi-Lingual Immersion Spanish Language
Books