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 18 grants totaling $95,409 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 awarded over $2.3 million in support of 429 innovative educational projects that represent a bold, fresh approach by public school employees.

“On behalf of our NJEA officers, I congratulate this year’s grant winners,” said NJEA President Marie Blistan. “They willingly take on extra work and responsibility to meet the needs of their students. Their projects demonstrate the talent and creativity of our members and Sean, Steve, and I are proud to represent them.”

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.

2020-2021 NJEA HIPP RECIPIENTS

Atlantic

Dazzled by Diversity – $1665
Hamilton Township Education Association

STEM Activities in the Early Childhood Classroom- Phase 2 – $6786
Hamilton Township Education Association

Bergen

ACCESS to the Links – $2500
North Valley Education Association

Camden

Learning Begins at Birth: Supporting Our Future Students! – $8200
Pennsauken Education Association

Our Sustainable Selves: Let’s Get Cooking! – $6860
Pine Hill Education Association

“STEAM”ulate your Senses: A Community Affair – $9718
Pine Hill Education Association

Gloucester

Cotton Blooms & Looms: A Garden Learning Project – $10000
Clayton Educational Association

Mercer

Character Traits A-Z: Student-Driven Alphabet Book for Peers – $1,828
Hamilton Township Education Association

Finding Our Voices Through Creative Writing and Reading – $6,000
Princeton Regional Education Association

Kickstart Kindergarten Backpacks – $4306
Hamilton Township Education Association

The Magic Schoolbus: Teaching Literacy Through Real World Ex – $3,650
Hamilton Township Education Association

Where History Lives! Researching&Recording Home Town History – $2,716
Hamilton Township Education Association

Middlesex

HAWKS Leadership Program – $3,500
Edison Township Education Association

Morris

Sharing Kindness – $5,720
Washington Township Education Association

Ocean

Healing Library – $3,210
Jackson Education Association

Sussex

In My Shoes, I am Ready to Choose – $4,000
Hopatcong Education Association

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

Warren

Zen Zone: a Mindful Space – $4,750
Warren Hills Regional Education Association