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Empowering
Educators.

Enriching
Education.

Supporting innovative educational projects that inspire life-long learning for more than three decades.

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Grant opportunities for

NJ public school employees

The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education makes it possible for public school employees to receive grants that will help them bring creative ideas to life.

The only foundation of its kind in New Jersey, the Hipp Foundation supports initiatives to promote excellence in education. More than $2.6 million in grants for innovative educational projects that represent a bold, fresh approach by public school employees has already been awarded. Apply for a Hipp grant and bring your innovative ideas to life.

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“The excellence with which you perform your task will determine what will happen in years to come. You will influence many generations.”

- Dr. Frederick L. Hipp NJEA Executive Director, 1946-1978

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Your donation is tax deductible…

Your donation is tax deductible, and provides support to public education in New Jersey. Contributions to the Hipp Foundation, including the Pathway to Excellence, are tax deductible.

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