SLSF Fund (Spring Lake Schools Foundation Fund)

SLSF Fund - Spring Lake Schools Foundation

Purpose: To supplement the school district's available funding to maintain and enhance academic excellence.

Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Public Schools (Michigan, US)

Eligibility: K-12 educators from Spring Lake Public Schools

Focus Areas: Innovative academic programs for classrooms and school buildings

Fund Details:

• Endowment Status: Over $100,000,000 (as of the website content date)
• Held At: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
• History: Established in 2008 with initial $10,000 donation from Spring Lake Rotary. Original "Ladders to Literacy" Capital Campaign goal was $500,000. Funding has grown significantly through community donations, Buy A Brick campaign, and the estate of Lynne Sherwood.

Application Process: Educators submit grant proposals reviewed by a committee of SLSF Board members. Awards are based on set criteria intended to uphold the fund's purpose.

Recent Grant Examples (2022-2023):

• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support - Behavior
• Resources for Success (Math teacher resources)
• Logically Thinking: Hands on Logic and Critical Thinking Game Play
• Engaging Math "Escape Room"
• Improving Student Access
• Curriculum Enhancement
• Book Clubs and Mysteries
• Tier 3 Intervention
• Astronomy Club
• Substitute Teacher Gift Bag Project
• Ramped Up Read Aloud

Application Process

1. K-12 educators from Spring Lake Public Schools submit grant proposals
2. Proposals are reviewed by a committee of SLSF Board members
3. Awards are made based on set criteria intended to uphold the purpose of the fund

Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and submission instructions are not detailed on the website. Contact the foundation for detailed application procedures.