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Funding Amount

$100 - $2,000

Deadline

September 30, 2026

174 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Classroom Grants

Overview: The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation awards classroom grants to educators across the Bellevue School District seeking financial support for equipment, materials, or experiences that fall outside of the District's planned budget.

Geographic Scope: Bellevue School District, Nebraska

Focus Areas:

  • Equipment and technology for classrooms

  • Books and literacy materials (particularly focusing on diversity and inclusion)

  • Specialized equipment and tools

  • Educational experiences and programs

  • Student engagement and enrichment initiatives

  • Examples include: sensory learning tools, STEM equipment, arts supplies, reading materials, flexible seating, technology, robotics, and enrichment activities

    • Eligibility:

  • Educators (teachers and staff) in Bellevue School District schools

  • Open to all grade levels (elementary through high school)

  • All subject areas and school-based programs

    • Award History:

  • 2025-2026: Over 150 recipients, grants ranging from $100-$2,000

  • 2024-2025: Over 120 recipients, grants ranging from $500-$1,500

  • 2023-2024: Over 70 recipients, grants ranging from $500-$1,500

  • 2022-2023: Over 60 recipients, grants ranging from $500-$1,500

  • 2021-2022: 61 recipients, grants ranging from $500-$1,500, totaling over $50,000

  • 2021: 30+ teachers received $20,000 in grants

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 402-293-4030

  • Email: bpsfoundation@bpsne.net

  • Address: Frank Kumor Career Center, 2812 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005

    • Mission: The BPS Foundation is committed to uniting the community in support of quality public education for every student through academic enrichment initiatives.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications typically open in late August/early September

  • Deadline: September 30 (annual)

  • Applications must be submitted by deadline; late applications are not accepted

  • Committee review in early October

  • Recipients announced in November

    • How to Apply:
    1. Access the online application through the BPSF website
    2. Complete the Classroom Grants application form
    3. Submit by the September 30 deadline

    Application Requirements:

  • Proposal for equipment, materials, or experiences

  • Description of how the grant will benefit students

  • Alignment with educational goals

  • Budget information

    • Notes:

  • Online application available at bps-foundation.org

  • Late applications will not be accepted

  • Grants are awarded to individual educators/projects

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolseducationstem-education

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