Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence
The Grant Window is open through October 31, 2011.
(if you have any questions,
please email us at grants@wsfee.org)
The Grant Process
Twice a year in the Fall and Spring, the Foundation provides funding, via grant requests, for educators, administrators and parents in the District 101 community.
These grants should enhance the quality and depth of education and provide students with unique learning opportunities.
The Foundation also supports unique growth opportunities for teachers through such biennially creative programs as the Travel and Learn for the Classroom (TLC) fellowships (TLC window dates are December, 2012 - January, 2013).
Adler Planetarium Field Trip for all 3rd grade students Allegro!!! Violin Performance at McClure Jr. High Apple iPads for special education and early childhood needs Creativity Lab computers for McClure students Environmental Program/Learning Garden at Forest Hills Elementary Field Park Organic Garden Flying High Open Gym for all 3-5th grade girls 4th Grade Architectural Field Trip for Field Park Elementary History Alive! for 5th Grade Social Studies Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom throughout the district Learn to Draw with Mark Kistler assembly for all grade schools Riverside Arts Center Field Trip for all 1st grade students SMART Responders for all students Spanish Curriculum Library for grades 1-5 Unwind in Western Springs community benches
** Special Grant in 2008 for white boards in all District 101 schools **
Mosaic Mural at McClure
FAQs
When are the grant windows?
Fall:October 1st - October 31st Spring: March 1st - March 31st
How do I go about applying for a grant?
Step #1:
Download and complete the grant form.
Step #2:
Submit completed form via e-mail attachment to grants@wsfee.org. Grants are due by 5 pm on the grant window closing date.
Step #3:
The WSFEE Grant Committee will review the grant request within two weeks of closing date.
Step #4:
The WSFEE Grant Committee will forward the recommendation to the WSFEE Board for final approval. Grant applicants will be notified of the board's decision within 48 hours.
What if I don’t know how to write a grant?
Please contact a WSFEE Board Member and we will assist you with any questions.
Grant applications that have not been approved for funding may be resubmitted during the subsequent grant rounds. The Board suggests that the applicants speak with the Grant Committee Chair prior to resubmission.
The Foundation will not fund teacher stipends, transportation, or capital improvements to anything that is part of the District's physical plant.
What if my grant request could be used for two schools or more?
The Foundation encourages partnering with other teachers, schools, and PTA/PTOs with regard to grant writing, program funding and grant use. It is our intent to have a vital, ongoing partnership with each of these groups to extend the reach of the Foundation grants to as many children as possible.
