Applications for BJEF grants may be submitted at any time.
To be considered for grants awarded in Fall 2024,
applications must be received by October 31, 2024.
Grant Priorities
Grant applications should address the following priority areas:
- To increase opportunities and expand educational horizons for Cambridge-Isanti students, from the youngest learners to soon-to-be graduates, by funding supplemental and/or innovative learning experiences.
- To support programs, activities and experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, that support student learning, achievement, growth and well-being.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a grant, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a member of Cambridge-Isanti School District faculty, staff or administration
- Coach, lead or coordinate an activity or program that is officially sponsored by ISD #911
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or local unit of government that serves students of the Cambridge-Isanti School District.
Grant Amounts
Grants may be requested and awarded in amounts between $500 – $2,000 each. The BJEF Advisory Committee will review the applications and provide grant recommendations to the Initiative Foundation. The Initiative Foundation will then send funds directly to the school district, local government or applicable 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
If you have additional questions, please contact us at info.bjef@gmail.com.
How to Apply
Once you’ve confirmed that your project fits within the guidelines, you can use the Initiative Foundation’s online grant system to create an account, complete an eligibility quiz, submit inquiries and proposals, review your application history and submit grant reports. First time users will need to create an account.
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