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Thrive Grants

How can a $1,200 grant power success for students?
Thrive Grants (formerly known as Educator Initiative Grants) have been supporting Cherry Creek Schools educators since 1993! These grants have fueled innovation and inspired learning in classrooms and schools across our district. During the 2025-26 school year, Cherry Creek Schools Foundation awarded $200,232 to 198 Cherry Creek Schools educators at 56 schools and programs around the district. 

Applying for a Thrive Grant
The application window for these grants opens in the fall. Cherry Creek Schools Foundation offers free, virtual grantwriting support for interested applicants. Schedule time to connect by reaching out to Nicole Segura at nsegura@cherrycreekschools.org.

The application window for 2026-27 Thrive Grants is September 1st - September 21st.


2026-27 Application Materials
2026-27 Grant Guidelines
2026-27 Thrive Application Questions
Sample Application
How to Apply for an Thrive Grant: Video (3:38 minutes)

Apply Here!

Check out our 2025-26 recipients here.

Questions?

Nicole Segura, Program and Impact Strategist
nsegura@cherrycreekschools.org

Ready to Help Students & Educators THRIVE?

Every THRIVE Grant starts with an educator's idea and a donor who believes in it. A gift of any size helps put more of those ideas into classrooms this year.
 
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