Educational Foundation Grants

  • The U-46 Educational Foundation is excited to have $25,000 in funding for U-46 teacher and staff grants, and applications will be made available after the start of the 2024-25 school year. Grants from the U-46 Educational Foundation fund initiatives that enhance U-46 student learning or well-being. This could include classroom or academic needs, projects related to the fine arts, ideas that reinforce students' social/emotional learning, extra-curricular clubs or teams, and more. 

    Since these are awarded using several criteria, try to be as descriptive as possible and include any and all information you think would be helpful. Below you will find general information about the application and a list of FAQs.

Grant Application

  • The application will ask you for a project title, an objective, a short description of your project/program/item, the timeline you are proposing, and possible outcomes or benefits.

    Think about how many people might be impacted by your grant idea, and include this information if possible.

    Think about the make-up of students or others involved in your grant idea, and include this if possible ( grade level of the students, whether they are minority students, students with special challenges, or students with free/reduced lunch, etc.).

    You will need to tell us how much money you are specifically asking for, and provide an itemized budget for items you are hoping to purchase. There is a box you can check to indicate that you would accept partial funding through the U-46 Foundation. Grant awards can range from $200 to $1,000. If your grant project exceeds $1,000, you should still apply - the Grants committee can consider choosing projects that exceed the limit. 

    Here are just a few more things to keep in mind:  

    • All grant applications are reviewed by the Administration during the screening process, but it's strongly suggested that you have the approval of your principal/department head before applying.
    • Salaries, professional development, and food items are among things NOT ELIGIBLE for grant funding.
    • Technology-related purchases must be approved by the District Information Services Department. 

    GrantApplication

    Application Deadline: Grant applications will open again during the 2025-26 school year

  • Grants from the U-46 Educational Foundation fund our teachers' and staff's bright ideas, creating opportunities that expand student learning and well-being.  Grants also help our community partners who are doing important work in our area to benefit U-46 students.  

    In the past four years, the Foundation has proudly funded nearly 100 grants to teachers, staff, and community partners. 

    • Click here to read more about the grants awarded in 2023-24.
    • Click here to read more about the grants awarded in 2022-23. 

Grant FAQs

  • What kinds of projects have received grant funding in the past?

  • What is the deadline for my application?

  • Who can apply, and can I apply for more than one grant?

  • How are grant receipients selected?

  • When will I know if I received a grant?

  • How will I receive my grant funds?

  • Do grant funds have to be used this school year?

  • Anything else I should expect when applying for/receiving a grant?

  • How does the Foundation get the money used to fund teacher and staff grants?

  • What if I have a question not answered above?