Annual Grant Budget

The Barrington School Foundation allocates grant funding by school to ensure equitable access across the district:

• Barrington Middle School (BMS): $2,000

• Barrington Elementary School (BES): $2,000

• Early Learning Childhood Center (ELCC): $1,000

Individual grants may be awarded for up to $250. Educators with project ideas that exceed the $250 limit are encouraged to contact the Foundation to discuss potential options.

Project Eligibility and Requirements

Grant requests may support programs, projects, or materials that benefit students in any Barrington School District school. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

• Inventive classroom programs or instructional approaches

• Field trips or enrichment experiences

• Teacher or staff professional learning tied to student outcomes

• Student clubs, activities, or enrichment programs

• Cultural, arts, or humanities programming

• Environmental education, outdoor learning, or gardening projects

• Classroom materials or supplies not funded through district or school budgets

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding, projects must:

• Have a positive impact on students

• Support original or creative teaching and learning

• Enhance educational opportunities beyond those typically supported by public funds

• Demonstrate a clear plan for successful implementation

• Have the support of the building principal

• Have no other immediate sources of funding available

Priority Considerations

Priority may be given to projects that:

• Have both immediate and lasting impact on students

• Promote equity and expanded access to educational opportunities

• Address identified student or school needs

• Demonstrate a high likelihood of successful implementation

• Support and enhance literacy 

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must be a Barrington School District employee and obtain principal approval prior to submitting an application.

Submission Timeline and Review Process

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the Foundation’s online application form and reviewed twice a year in the fall and spring by the Barrington School Foundation Board. Funding decisions are made based on available funds within each school’s allocated budget.

Follow-Up and Reporting

Grant recipients are asked to submit two photos demonstrating how grant funds were used and a brief written reflection describing the impact on students.

Questions

For questions about the grant program, please contact the Barrington School Foundation at barringtonschoolfoundation@gmail.com.

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