We want to encourage you to reach out to the USD 232 Education Foundation early and often. As soon as you have an idea you are thinking about applying for the grant with, let us know. We want to help set you up for success. If we foresee any stumbling blocks, we want to notify you early so your application has a clear path towards becoming a finalist.

Please contact the USD 232 Education Foundation should you have questions or issues with the grant application.

Applicant and contact information, grant title, and quick project summary, plus, we will want you to confirm that you have building administrator approval. Additionally, if the grant uses technology, we want confirmation that you have consulted with the district techology director.

Yes, we recommend starting with your principal and also getting feedback from team members (PLC or Leadership Team), as everyone will be able to provide ideas and input to assist with your grant writing. Your principal should also read through the completed grant and send you an email approval prior to your online submission.

Please take a screenshot of the email communication that clearly shows the individual was sent your word application and approves of it. You will be asked to upload the screenshot(s) as a part of the online application.

Yes, as long as the colleague is working with you on the project as a co-collaborator and will follow through with all details involving the classroom/building project if the grant is awarded.

If that’s the case, we would encourage you to think about how to broaden the audience for your project. You can partner with another educator, another grade level or a whole other school. Not only will this increase the budget, but it will also impact a GREATER number of students. Our board is passionate about spreading our work across the whole district and donors LOVE seeing sustainable projects that include collaboration.