How much funding does Eleanor Venture Travel Grant provide?

Eleanor Venture Travel Grant provides $2,500 - $3,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Eleanor Venture Travel Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Eleanor Venture Travel Grant offered?

Eleanor Venture Travel Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Eleanor Venture Travel Grant

St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Professional Development Grants Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

$2,500 - $3,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Foundation notes that many unique and deserving applications are received annually.”

Overview

Program Name Origin: Award given in honor of Eleanor Flanders, the founder of the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley

Geographic Scope: St. Vrain Valley Schools District, Colorado

Purpose:
Provide significant travel experiences for teachers with the expectation that the learning and cultural insights gained will be brought back to the St. Vrain Valley School District and integrated into curriculum and classroom instruction.

Eligibility: Teachers employed in St. Vrain Valley Schools District

Selection Criteria:

Original and detailed travel proposals
Solid plan to bring experiences back to SVVSD
Proposal for integrating travel experiences into curriculum
Plans for professional development and cultural exchange
Commitment to sharing learning with students

Past Award Examples (2005-2017):

Study Spanish language instruction in Mexico (2005)
Spanish Language Immersion Program in Ecuador (2013)
Educational tour of Ecuador and Galápagos Islands (2007)
Sister school exchange in Kenya (2015)
International educational exchange and cultural immersion in Rwanda (2017)
Band director study tour in Japan (2014)

Application Process: Teachers encouraged to apply and reapply. Foundation notes that many unique and deserving applications are received annually.

Contact Information:

Phone: 720-652-8208
Email: info@stvrainfoundation.org
Address: P.O. Box 2598, Longmont, CO 80502

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Proposal Format: Written proposal describing the travel experience and its purpose
Key Components to Address:
- Detailed itinerary of travel plans
- Educational objectives and learning goals
- How the experience will benefit students in SVVSD
- Plan for integrating travel experiences back into curriculum
- Plans for professional development
- Connection to school/district goals
- Student impact and outcomes
Selection Process: Applications reviewed by Eleanor Venture Travel Grant committee
Award Announcement: Typically announced in spring (April-May)
Encouragement: The foundation encourages all SVVSD teachers to apply and reapply