Beaverton's Choice

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