Panther Foundation Innovation Grants

Innovation Grants support new and creative projects for the students and educators of the Franklin Regional School District. Grants must support innovative initiatives in academics, arts, or athletics that are not currently funded by FRSD. Applicants must be K–12 professional instructional staff members, including principals, teachers, librarians, counselors, coaches, and nurses.

The Spring 2026 Innovation Grant window will open on Friday, Feb. 6, and will close on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Grant recipients will be notified in May 2026. The public announcement will be made in late August 2026.

Tribune-Review Article: FRPF "Forging Ahead" Innovation Grant 9.5.23

Trib Article_FRPF Forging Ahead Innovation Grant

PAST INNOVATION GRANTS AWARDED (2017-Present)

DATE/PROJECT	GRANT AWARD
SPRING 2025
MTSS Makerspace Lab - FRPS	$2,795
Peaceful Primary Panthers - FRPS	$4,375
Something Fishy is Growing - FRIS	$3,200
Garden Club/Greenhouse Enhancements - FRSH	$2,353
Traditional Art with a Technical Flair	$5,984

SPRING 2024
ROAR Store - FR Intermediate School	$12,005.00
Glowing & Growing w/Glowforge - FRMS	$9994.91
PAWSitivity Grows Here (Hydroponics) -FRIS	$4519.38

SPRING 2023
FRobotics Team #4150 - CNC Router/Swerve Drives	$10,447.85
Imagination Playground	$8,880.00
Hummingbird Robots/Environmental Education	$4,035.00
Forging Ahead - 3D Laser Printer	$13,135.36

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

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