Great Idea Grants

How to Apply

1. Review Requirements:
- Review grant guidelines at: https://www.supportbef.org/grant-guidelines.html
- Download and review "Sample Grant Application"
- Download and review "Grant Evaluation Questions & Hints for Applicants"

2. Prepare Your Application:
- Use the provided application template to draft responses
- Do NOT save progress directly in the online form (form cannot save progress)
- Cut and paste completed responses into the online form

3. Submit Application:
- Submit online grant application form
- Applications must be approved by your school administrator before BEF will consider them
- BEF will download your application and email it to your administrator for approval

4. Required Materials:
- Completed application form with all required information
- Administrator approval (obtained by BEF after submission)

5. Application Content Sections:
- Project/initiative description
- Connection to one of six focus areas (arts, academics, athletics, technology, character education, mental health)
- Budget details
- Alignment with BPS strategic plan and curriculum
- Student impact explanation
- Timeline for fund usage (within one calendar year)

Pre-Application Checklist:

Have you asked your Principal for funding?

Have you asked your PTA for funding?

Have you asked your Department Chair for funding?

(You do not need to have received funding, only to have asked)

Support:

For questions before applying, contact Executive Director Kathy Zanolli

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 248-203-3030 (ext. 33030)

Executive Director can discuss grant ideas and advise on fit with BEF mission