Beaverton's Choice

An online crowdfunding platform available exclusively to Beaverton School District (BSD) staff members. The platform charges no fees, and all funds raised go directly toward project goals.

Geographic Scope: Beaverton School District schools in Oregon

Eligibility:

• Must be a BSD teacher or staff member
• Must have a valid district email
• Projects must not exceed $2,500 in requested funding
• Cannot be for furniture or basic school supplies
• Cannot be for field trips
• Cannot involve bringing outside organizations or individuals to present
• Cannot be for projects that have previously received BEF funding

Core Pillars Supported:

• Investment in Core Academics
• Hands-On Experiential Learning
• Career-Connected Learning
• Emergent Needs

Focus Areas:

• Reading and Writing
• STEAM
• Arts and Music
• PE and Play
• Early Intervention / PreK
• Special Education
• Social Emotional Learning
• Career-connected learning
• After School Clubs

Schools Eligible: All Beaverton School District schools including elementary, middle, and high schools

Contact Information:

• Email: beavertonschoice@beavertonedfoundation.org
• Phone: 503-643-7453
• Address: Beaverton Education Foundation, 12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 300, Beaverton, OR 97005

Beaverton's Choice Application Process

Eligibility Check: Before applying, verify that your project does NOT fall into these categories (if it does, contact beavertonschoice@beavertonedfoundation.org for guidance):

• Previously received BEF funding for this project
• Request for furniture or basic school supplies
• Support for field trips
• Project exceeding $2,500
• Bringing outside organizations or individuals to present

Required Information:

1. Applicant Information:
   • Full name (BSD teacher or staff member)
   • District email (required)
   • Phone number (school number or personal cell)
2. Project Details:
   • Project name (engaging title visible to donors)
   • Description of request and reason (required)
   • Short description (1-2 sentences for project page)
   • Full project narrative (engaging story for donors)
3. Alignment:
   • Select primary BEF pillar(s):
   • Investment in Core Academics
   • Hands-On Experiential Learning
   • Career-Connected Learning
   • Emergent Needs
   • Select applicable focus areas (multiple selections allowed):
   • Reading and Writing
   • STEAM
   • Arts and Music
   • PE and Play
   • Early Intervention / PreK
   • Special Education
   • Social Emotional Learning
   • Career-connected learning
   • After School Clubs
4. School and Student Information:
   • Select school(s) (multiple selections allowed)
   • Grade level(s) benefiting from project (Elementary, Middle School, High School)
   • Approximate number of students directly participating
   • Estimated number of staff directly participating
5. Budget Information:
   • Total cost of project
   • Amount requested through BEF/donors
   • Explanation of difference if applicable
   • Sources of committed funds (Building Funds, PTO/PTA Funds, Other, or None)
   • Detailed cost breakdown
6. Supporting Documentation:
   • Principal approval confirmation (required)
   • Featured image (required) - Accepted formats: jpg, gif, png, pdf, webp (max 50 MB)
   • Per BSD policy: NO identifiable photos of students
   • Use unidentifiable photos (hands, backs, covered faces) or Canva templates with stickers
   • Supporting images (optional) - jpg, gif, png, jpeg (max 5 MB each)
   • Gallery images (optional) - jpg, jpeg, gif, png (max 10 MB)
7. Timeline:
   • Proposed start date (no sooner than 3 weeks following submission)
   • Proposed end date
8. Additional Information:
   • Additional questions or notes (optional)

Submission: Complete form online and save/continue to submit