How much funding does BEF Great Idea Grants provide?

BEF Great Idea Grants provides Typically $300–$3,000; no set cap in funding.

When is the deadline for BEF Great Idea Grants?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for BEF Great Idea Grants?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Michigan.

How often is BEF Great Idea Grants offered?

BEF Great Idea Grants runs on a monthly cycle.

BEF Great Idea Grants

Birmingham Education Foundation

Foundation Rolling Grants for Teachers Grants for Education Grants for Arts STEM Education Grants

Funding Amount

Typically $300–$3,000; no set cap

Deadline

Rolling

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Monthly
Tracked since: September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Timing: applications considered monthly September–January and March–April; technology grants due by March 1.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Michigan

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Foundation Grants (long-term, by invitation only) are excluded here.

Overview

The Birmingham Education Foundation's 'Great Idea Grants' are general-purpose grants funding innovative teacher projects for Birmingham Public Schools (Beverly Hills, MICHIGAN — not Alabama) in one of six areas: arts, academics, athletics, technology, character education, or mental health, for initiatives outside the regular school/district budget. Eligibility: BPS teachers; applications must be approved by an administrator; grant seekers must first have asked their Principal, PTA and Department Chair for funding. Amount: any amount (2021-22 range $300–$3,000, average $1,570; eligible for full funding two years, 50% a third year). Timing: applications considered monthly September–January and March–April; technology grants due by March 1. Funds cannot pay salaries, transportation, consumables, or professional development. Apply at supportbef.org/grant-application.html. Foundation Grants (long-term, by invitation only) are excluded here.