The FR Panther Foundation, in collaboration with Spitzer Automotive, awards Innovation Grants to Franklin Regional educators and coaches who build a strong case for a unique, innovative program that will provide a robust learning opportunity and support the growth of athletic talent in order to for students to achieve a higher degree of excellence. Those employees interested in applying for an Innovation Grant may download the following information for review and complete the online application form. Note that only applications submitted in their entirety will be considered for review.
Panther Foundation-Spitzer Innovation Grants
SPRING 2023 INNOVATION GRANTS - Implementation for the 2023-24 Academic Year
PICTURED BELOW ARE THE 2022 INNOVATION GRANT RECIPIENTS:
(Left to Right/Seated)
Becky Magness, Ashley Harmon, Addie Martz, Carmen Loughner
(Left to Right/Standing)
Juan Pedro-Reyna, Todd Binnig, John Simpson, Herb Yingling (Panther Foundation Vice-President), Charles Hergenroeder (Panther Foundation President), Jim Passarelli, Mark Wolfgang
PAST INNOVATION GRANTS AWARDED (2017-Present)
| DATE/PROJECT | GRANT AWARD |
| SPRING 2022 | |
| Mariachi Festival | $5,572.00 |
| Outdoor Gardening Innovation Center | $9,934.87 |
| Digital Microscopes | $2,988.00 |
| Portable Podcast Studio | $1,965.45 |
| Do You See What I "C" - 5Cs Campaign | $1,850.00 |
| Code Further | $11,079.00 |
| Panther Mascot | $7,000.00 |
| FALL 2021 | |
| FR Robotics Workshop @ Newlonsburg | $10,000 |
| SPRING 2020 | |
| MS Entrance SIG | $2,953.27 |
| FR Panther Shop Mobile Kiosk | $6,898.00 |
| FALL 2019 | |
| Lark & Owl Mini PCK | $1,835.00 |
| Making a Difference in the Library | $5,000.00 |
| PadCaster Morning Announcements | $1,599.99 |
| SPRING 2019 | |
| What Are You Eating? | $1,702.00 |
| D.A.C.E. | $1,270.64 |
| Wonder Women Workshop | $1,115.80 |
| 21st Century Strength & Conditioning | $4,558.00 |
| FALL 2018 | |
| HTC VIVE Virtual Reality | $6,318.08 |
| Padcasting | $1,299.99 |
| Black Light Laser Fitness | $1,360.00 |
| SPRING 2018 | |
| FR Panther Shop | $12,929.96 |
| FALL 2017 | |
| STREAM Forward | $11,000.00 |
| AP Chemistry PH Probes | $592.00 |
Many thanks to Spitzer Automotive for being a loyal supporter of the Panther Foundation and providing over $200,000 in funding over several years towards Innovation Grants, K-12 STREAM programming, the new Elementary Campus playgrounds, and more!
Playground Pics
The NEW playgrounds at Franklin Regional Primary and Franklin Regional Intermediate were made possible through funding from the following generous contributors:
The Panther Foundation
Spitzer Automotive
Former Elementary
PTO's of:
Heritage
Newlonsburg
Sloan