Grant Process & Applications

The Caledonia Education Foundation offers grants to promote exceptional education in the Caledonia Community Schools through programs and activities that are not underwritten by the school district.

There are two types of grant funds available, those specifically funded by a donor usually to honor a loved one with specific criteria set by CEF and the donor, and general grants offered by the foundation with more general requirements.

Grant applications are open to any Caledonia Community Schools staff member.
Seek out all possible sources of funding, including PTOs, booster clubs, community organizations, and businesses.
Determine which grant application form to use and complete it fully. Save a copy for your records as you work through the application and once it is completed.
Attach any supporting materials within your application, such as quotes, additional project descriptions, and a project budget.
You must have your supervisor’s approval to submit the application. Detailed instructions for obtaining approval are included in the application forms.
Be sure to submit your application by the appropriate deadline.
You will receive a confirmation email from CEF once your form has been received. If you do not receive this email within one week of submission, please contact us at [email protected].
If your grant application is approved, you will be required to sign a grant contract outlining the terms and conditions. Once the signed contract and a copy of the Purchase Order are returned to CEF, funds will be released to the Administration Office.

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Small Grant Opportunity

Monthly Small Grants
Deadline: 5th of each month during the school year

The criteria for small grants include:

Active, hands-on student involvement
The enhancement of benchmark skills as identified by Caledonia Community Schools
Grant Amounts up to $500.00
Can apply for these monthly during the school year by the 5th of the month.
Items that are NOT eligible for funding are snacks, subscriptions, conference fees, professional development, transportation, or travel expenses.

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Large Grant Opportunities

The Barbara Gall Fund for Language Arts
Deadlines: November 1 & April 1 each year

The purpose of the Barbara Gall Fund is to promote exceptional language arts learning by enhancing, or initiating instructional efforts.
The criteria for grant awards include:

Active, hands-on student involvement
The enhancement of benchmark skills as identified by Caledonia Community Schools
Recipients shall be Caledonia Community Schools Pre K-12 students. Secondary (6-12) grades must have at least one language arts teacher actively involved in the grant process.
Grants should specifically support activities that directly involve pupils in experiences that will enhance their appreciation of, or skills in, reading, speaking, or writing.
Items that are NOT eligible for funding are snacks, subscriptions, conference fees, professional development, transportation, or travel expenses.

Apply

Unrestricted Grants
Deadlines: November 1 & April 1 each year

The criteria for unrestricted grant awards include:

Active, hands-on student involvement
The enhancement of benchmark skills as identified by Caledonia Community Schools
A partnership involving Caledonia Community Schools with business and/or community.
Items that are NOT eligible for funding are snacks, subscriptions, conference fees, professional development, transportation, or travel expenses.

Apply