Express Grants

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.

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

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.