Carol Martin Fund

Purpose: To optimally benefit and contribute to the education of elementary age children in the Spring Lake Public School system.

Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Public Schools (Michigan, US)

Eligibility: K-6 educators from Spring Lake Public Schools

Focus Areas: Elementary education programs and resources

Fund Details:

• Endowment Status: Over $525,000 (as of the website content date)
• Held At: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
• History: Created by a bequest from Carol Martin, a devoted kindergarten teacher at Jeffers Elementary School who taught for 33 years (until retirement in 1993) and passed away in 2009.
• Donor's Wish: "the SLSF to use the funds to optimally benefit and contribute to the education of elementary age children in the Spring Lake Public School system."

Application Process: K-6 educators submit proposals reviewed by a committee of SLSF Board members.

Recent Grant Examples (2022-2023):

• Exploring Learning Math Fluency
• Discovering More with Discovery Education
• Making Meaning
• Jeffers Story Walk and more
• Fine Motor Lending Library
• Growing Emotionally One Little Spot at a Time

Application Process

1. K-6 educators from Spring Lake Public Schools submit grant proposals
2. Proposals are reviewed by a committee of SLSF Board members
3. Awards are made based on set criteria for the fund

Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and submission instructions are not detailed on the website. Contact the foundation for detailed application procedures.