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Funding Amount

Up to approximately $100,000 total annually (over 50 grants)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

REF Grants at Work

Overview: The Rockford Education Foundation funds dozens of innovative programs and projects annually that support educational excellence in Rockford Public Schools.

Geographic Scope: Rockford, Michigan (Rockford Public Schools community)

Focus Areas:

  • STEAM education

  • Fine arts

  • Social-emotional health

  • College/career readiness

  • Literacy

    • Funding Details:

  • On average, over 50 grants funded annually

  • Approximately $100,000 total distributed per year

  • Supports innovative projects, pilot programs, and promising educational endeavors

    • Examples of Funded Programs:

  • Rockford Book Bus (summer reading access)

  • Counseling Dog Programs (6 dogs: Chillie, Gunner, Hopper, Jovie, Ruffles, Winston)

  • STEAM-based labs with 3D printers and hands-on materials

  • Fine arts equipment and supplies (instruments, art supplies)

  • Sensory rooms for autism spectrum disorder programs

  • Early college programs

  • Career readiness initiatives (e.g., Direct-to-Garment printing)

    • Contact:

  • Phone: (616) 863-6317

  • Address: PO Box 777, Rockford, Michigan 49341

  • Website: rockfordedfoundation.org

    • How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Application Portal: Available at rockfordedfoundation.org (link referenced as "REF Grant Application")

    Key Steps:
    1. Access the grant application portal on the foundation website
    2. Complete and submit application
    3. Foundation reviews and awards grants

    Note: Specific application requirements, deadlines, narrative questions, and submission format details were not provided on the website pages reviewed.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsstem-educationartsmental-healthcollege-prepliteracy

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