How much funding does Express Grants provide?

Express Grants provides Up to $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Express Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Express Grants

Naperville Education Foundation

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools Academic Enrichment Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Express Grants

Organization: Naperville Education Foundation

Geographic Scope: Naperville 203 School District, Illinois

Purpose: Elevate Naperville 203 staff and students' great ideas into reality. These grants fund innovative ideas and experiences that enhance academic and social emotional learning beyond what is supported by the District or individual building budgets.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 for immediate use

Availability: Rolling monthly cycle throughout the school year

Note: The application window is currently closed for the 2025-2026 school year.

Required Criteria - All grants must be:

Original, creative, and/or innovative

Initiated by a District 203 staff member or student

Support at least one D203 school

Approved by the school's principal

Aligned to one or more of the following:

- School Improvement Plan
- Curricular area
- Learning standard
- High-value need
- District Comprehensive Equity Plan
- Focus 203 Strategic Blueprint 2025-2026

Contact Information:

Phone: (630) 420-3086

Email: nef@naperville203.org

Address: 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville, IL 60540-6589

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific application steps and required materials are referenced in "EXPRESS GRANT GUIDELINES" document, but detailed procedures are not provided in the extracted content.

Application Status: Currently closed for 2025-2026 school year. Check website for next application window opening.

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