CREATING THE MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE
DeKalb Education Foundation
Application for Funding for DeKalb School District #428
As a result of its fund-raising efforts in support of DeKalb School District #428, the DeKalb Education Foundation is able to consider and fund grant requests received from district instructional staff (classroom teachers and instructional support staff). Grant requests are considered during two funding periods (mid-Fall Semester and early Spring Semester). Grant proposals are considered that reflect effort to enhance, enrich, and supplement district educational programs.
Application Details
Grant funding periods are October and February. To receive consideration, fully completed applications must be received on or prior to 5:00 p.m. on the last Friday of the preceding month (September & January) for the two funding periods. Spring 2024 grant deadline is extended to Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Grant applications not received by the submission deadline will not be reviewed during the current cycle.
Funding Criteria
The quality and completeness of the funding proposal will be a factor in consideration. The Foundation specifically focuses on funding requests that enhance, enrich and supplement the educational program and/or that introduce the use of new technology designed to promote new ways to approach teaching and learning. As a policy, the Foundation does not fund the following items::
- Food and beverages
- Parent admission fees
- Transportation costs
- Basic technology or equipment (e.g. computers, document cameras, printers, scanners, SMARTBoards and SMARTBoard accessories)
- Basic furniture (e.g. file cabinets, bookcases)
- Extracurricular clubs or sports
- In-service education functions
- Stipends
Application Instructions
Complete all relevant details electronically on DEF Grant Application (PDF) or DEF Grant Application (Google Doc). Supplemental information may be attached with the application, but is not required. Grant applicants may be contacted if additional information or clarification is needed. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Submit completed application via email to dekalbeducationfoundationDEF@gmail.com.
