How much funding does East Grand Education Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for East Grand Education Fund Grant?

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How often is East Grand Education Fund Grant offered?

East Grand Education Fund Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

East Grand Education Fund Grant

Grand Foundation

Foundation Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Only EGSD staff can submit applications, which are accepted on a rolling basis.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Only East Grand School District (EGSD) staff may submit proposals.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: We Do Not Fund:
Not eligible: Applications from EGEF staff.
Not eligible: Projects outside the district.
Not eligible: Teacher training or conferences.
Not eligible: Transportation or afterschool programs.
Not eligible: Incomplete applications

Overview

The East Grand Education Fund, part of the Grand Foundation, enhances education in Grand County, Colorado, by supporting innovative projects in the East Grand School District. Funding is available for proposals that improve curriculum, foster community relationships, and introduce new learning methods. Only EGSD staff can submit applications, which are accepted on a rolling basis. This initiative aims to enrich educational experiences and address the evolving needs of students.

The East Grand Education Fund (EGEF) supports teachers and schools within the East Grand School District by funding projects that fall outside the district’s regular budget. Eligible requests include projects that: (1) are new and innovative, (2) enhance current curriculum, and/or (3) help foster relationships between the school and the community. Only East Grand School District (EGSD) staff may submit proposals. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
We Fund Projects that:

Enhance curriculum or instruction
Introduce new, creative approaches to learning
May involve community collaboration

Eligibility

Only East Grand School District (EGSD) staff may submit proposals.

Ineligibility

We Do Not Fund:

Applications from EGEF staffProjects outside the districtTeacher training or conferencesTransportation or afterschool programsIncomplete applications

What Grand Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 48
Total given: $198K
Median grant: $1,030
Range: $100–$52K

By dollars: Illinois 70%, Wisconsin 14%, Indiana 11%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Waukegan, IL; Madison, WI.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Waukegan to College · Waukegan, IL

Unrestricted for general use of charity

$52K
Carmel Catholic High School · Mundelein, IL

Unrestricted for general use of charity

$30K
Dotted Line Divas · Carmel, IN

Unrestricted for general use of charity

$10K
Cradles to Crayons · Chicago, IL

Unrestricted for general use of charity

$10K
Gigi's Playhouse · Bannockburn, IL

Unrestricted for general use of charity

$10K