Grant Application

The Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation is currently accepting small grant applications for 2011.

The Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation welcomes grant applications from district teachers, administrators, program directors, and parent support groups.

The Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation accepts grant applications for projects that enrich learning and encourage classroom innovation.

We encourage each school to actively participate in the grant program. All grants will be considered equally without regard to school or grade level.

Dates to Remember

  1. Small grants process begins March 1, 2011
  2. Closing date for submissions March 30, 2011
  3. Principals must rank and submit requests by April 11, 2011
  4. GBEF small grants committee will complete review by April 23, 2011
  5. Awarded grants will be announced by May 2, 2011
  6. Funds must be expended by October 31, 2011. If not expended by that date, the funds will be returned to the GBEF for other purposes

Applications will only be accepted on this website

The project must:

  • Be in alignment with the Foundation’s core values. (see below)
  • Be innovative, engaging, and enhance learning.
  • Benefit more than a few students.
  • Not include paid staff time or travel by students or staff members.

Your application must:

  • Describe the project clearly with stated goals and objectives.
  • Be $2500.00 or less
  • Have a financial outline that is well presented and clearly tied to the program activities.

You must:

  • Define all acronyms used, and avoid educational jargon.
  • Not mention your school by name in the narrative sections.

Gresham Barlow Education Foundation’s Core Values

Students: Increase and enhance innovative opportunities for students to achieve, focusing primarily on science, math, reading, and writing.

Teachers: Increase and enhance student learning through support of innovative approaches to achievement, primarily in science, math, reading, and writing.

Community: Educate the community with programs and events that contribute to the partnership between the district and public.

District: Anticipate emerging requirements and issues and develop effective responses.

Do not delay. Apply for a grant today. Requests must be submitted by March 30, 2011