Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Grant

Geographic Scope: Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD), Wisconsin

Launch Date: June 2021

Purpose: Supports new equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in ECASD schools in response to community and nationwide concern for racial injustice and systemic racism, particularly in schools.

Funding Available: Nearly $50,000 in value-added grants

Eligible Funding Areas:

• Diverse visiting authors and artists
• Social justice classroom books
• Innovative racial studies field trips
• Staff professional development
• Other creative EDI programming

Alignment:

• Works in conjunction with ECASD's March 2021 Equity Statement adopted by the board of education
• Supports the District's priorities and initiatives to dismantle systemic barriers in schools

Review Process: Rolling basis (new cycle in addition to ECPSF's annual classroom grant cycle)

Contact Information:

• Executive Director: Sarah French
• Phone: (715) 852-3015
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.ecpsfound.org (keyword search "equity")

Organization:

• Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation (ECPSF)
• Supporting Organization of Eau Claire Community Foundation

Application Process

Submission Method: Online through ECPSF website

Steps:

1. Visit www.ecpsfound.org
2. Keyword search "equity" for grant information
3. Complete application form
4. Submit proposals for review

Review Timeline: Rolling basis - applications reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis

Contact for Questions:

• Executive Director: Sarah French
• Phone: (715) 852-3015
• Email: [email protected]