Grant Process

The Caledonia Education Foundation (CEF) proudly supports innovative and enriching learning experiences throughout Caledonia Community Schools. Our grants fund programs and activities that go beyond what the district budget covers - helping educators bring creative ideas and support to life for Caledonia students.
CEF offers two types of grant opportunities:

💡 Small Grants

• Up to $500
• Applications due by the 5th of each month (except July)

🌟 Large Grants

• Includes Unrestricted Grants and the Barbara Gall Language Arts Grant
• Larger funding amounts available
• Application deadlines: November 1 and April 1

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about the application process and how to create a strong submission.
We can’t wait to see your creative ideas and the impact they’ll have on Caledonia students!

PROCESS:
1.  Seek out all sources of possible funding including PTO's, booster clubs, community organizations, and businesses
2. Determine which grant form to use and fill out completely.  Forms must be submitted by a Caledonia Community Schools Staff Member.
3.  Attach within your form any quotes, further descriptions, and project budget.
4.  SAVE a copy of your form as you go and follow instructions to obtain supervisor's approval.
5.  Submit by deadline.
6.  You will receive a confirmation email from CEF once the form is received.  If you do not receive this email within a week of submission please contact us: [email protected].
7.  Once approved, you will be required to sign a grant contract with terms and conditions.  Once that is returned to CEF along with a copy of the PO, your funds will be released to the Administration Office.

GRANT APPLICATION FORMS