Grant Process

​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.   We offer monthly small grants for $500 or less.  Small grants can be applied for by the 5th of each month during the school year.   The Unrestricted Grants and Barbara Gall Language Arts grants can be applied for 2 times a year. The deadlines for grant applications are November 1st and April 1st of each year.  

      Here is a peek at a grant.  Kettle Lake Elementary is using their Wobble Stools to help them learn!

Unrestricted Grants
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  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
  • A benefit to the Caledonia Community  

The Barbara Gall Fund for Language Arts

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 that enhances benchmark skills as identified by Caledonia Community Schools.
  • Recipients shall be Caledonia Community Schools 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 show unusual creativity or extra effort that extends beyond the curriculum, and directly involves pupils in experiences that will enhance their appreciation of, or skills in, reading, speaking, or writing.

Monthly Small Grants
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The criteria for small grants include:
  • Active, hands-on student involvement
  • The enhancement of benchmark skills as identified by Caledonia Community Schools
  • Grant Amounts: $100.00 - $500.00
  • One time grant request
  • Can apply for these monthly during the school year by the 5th of the month.