Hyattsville Grant Opportunities

Education Enrichment Grant Program 
Click Here to download the 2023-24 Application


The City of Hyattsville’s Education Enrichment Grant Program is an annual grant opportunity in support of Hyattsville’s public schools, students, and community. NEW THIS YEAR - grants of up to $750 are available to fund programming and activities that enhance and enrich student opportunities and education! Past grant recipients have expanded STEM learning, promoted cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, and supported academic and student development.

Eligibility

The grant program is only open to the PGCPS elementary, middle, and high schools that have attendance boundaries within the City of Hyattsville. Applications are welcome from eligible schools and their school principals, teachers, staff, students, community members, and parent-teacher organizations. 

Eligible Schools

  • Bladensburg High 
  • Northwestern High & Northwestern Evening High
  • Hyattsville Middle
  • Nicholas Orem Middle 
  • William Wirt Middle 
  • Edward M. Felegy Elementary 
  • Hyattsville Elementary 
  • Rogers Heights Elementary 
  • Rosa Parks Elementary 
  • University Park Elementary 

There is no limit to the number of applications schools and organizations may submit, but all applications must be independent of each other (i.e., a school cannot submit two $770 applications for the same project).

Awarding Process

The City’s Education Advisory Committee reviews applications and then submits them to the Mayor and City Council for approval of awards. Funds are typically dispersed in February and must be spent before the end of the school year.

How to Apply

Click here to download the application 

Completed applications can be:

  • Delivered in-person Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, to the front office reception staff (ATTN: Colleen Aistis) at the Hyattsville City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street;
  • Emailed to caistis@hyattsville.org

Applications are due by 5 PM on January 12, 2024. Questions about the grant can be directed to caistis@Hyattsville.org or (301) 985-5057.

Thrive Grant Program

Part of the Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee’s mission is to coordinate community engagement initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyles. It is essential that these initiatives are not just created for the City of Hyattsville community but that they are initiated and developed by the Hyattsville community as well. The Thrive Grants program is intended to foster community participation in promoting health, wellness, and recreation activities in the City of Hyattsville. Applicants can apply for up to $800 per project. PLEASE NOTE that an incorrect maximum award amount was listed in the Hyattsville September Reporter.

Eligibility

This program will fund initiatives created by individuals, organizations, and businesses that live, work, play, and thrive in the city. Examples include but are not limited to, projects or initiatives promoting and engaging residents in healthy eating, promoting and engaging residents in active living, promoting and engaging residents in designing healthy communities, or developing public awareness campaigns.

Awarding Process

Applications are reviewed by the City’s Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee and then submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval of awards. Funds are dispersed in early spring and must be spent by June 30 of each year. 

How to Apply

The 2023-24 Thrive Grant Application application cycle is closed. Applicants that receive Thrive Grants must submit briefing reports by no later than June 30, 2024.

FAQs

View a list of frequently asked questions here.