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Overview

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
  • How to Apply

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsacademic-enrichment

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