WHY Classroom Grants to Teachers?

Because we—the Foundation and our entire community—believe that directly supporting teachers is one of the best ways to reach our goal of maximum student achievement.

Classroom Grants are designed to meet the following goals:

• increasing student motivation and achievement
• bridging the "opportunity gap" to allow all students to reach their full potential
• enhancing teaching strategies in core academic subjects, including the arts
• encouraging collaboration and professional development among teachers
• increasing parent and community involvement in our schools

WHO may apply?

Any teacher (team projects are encouraged!) or principal in the Berkeley Unified School District. Other school or District personnel and student groups under teacher supervision may also apply.

WHAT may grants be used for?

Grant projects must directly benefit students. Grants can be used for materials and supplies, guest speakers, training—anything that will help you teach better.

WHEN are applications accepted?

The Foundation typically awards Classroom Grants once a year. The application deadline for the 2007-2008 school year is Friday, October 5, 2007. Award notifications are mailed in late November, along with a grant agreement form. A signed grant agreement must be returned before an award check will be distributed.

Sucessful applicants can pick up their awards at our annual Teachers' Reception on Friday December 7, 2007. Alternatively, award checks can be picked up at the BPEF office or will be mailed once a signed agreement is recieved.

On occasion the Foundation will accept applications outside the normal grant cycle. Contact the Foundation office to inquire.

HOW can I apply?

Applying is simple and quick. You may submit the form online or using a paper application. This year's deadline is Friday, October 5 .

For Online Applications: Your grant application can be entered and submitted online. You can save and modify your appliction until you wish to submit it. Once submitted, you should recieve a confirmation email. NOTE: If you do NOT recieve a confirmation email, please notify the BPEF office immediately, via phone or email.

Click here to start your grant application online.

For Paper Applications:

You may download a .pdf of the 2007-2008 grants application by clicking here. Alternately, you can use the paper application that was placed in your mailbox. Your application must be typed or written legibly in black ink only, please.

We have prepared a list of alternative funding sources. Click here to dowload a pdf of that list.

Click here to see a complete list of past year's grants.

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