Grants

GEF accepts grant applications from District 34 teachers and administrators for innovative ideas they would like to implement in their classrooms and schools.

Last school year, GEF was able to award $62,808 in grants. $19,573 was awarded in Fall of 2018, and $43,235 was awarded in Spring of 2019. Since 2001, GEF has awarded over $2,000,000 to District 34.

Thanks to GEF Donors, we are able to fund grants such as the Maker Modules. This program was approved for funding in Fall of 2017 and implemented in the 2018-2019 school year. Today, the Maker Modules program is the STEM curriculum for all students grades K-5 in District 34. Students learn through hands-on lessons in construction, circuitry, and robotics/coding. This is all possible because of our donors.

#ThankYouGEFDonors

GEF-Funded Grants

STEM

STEM Family Events

Spring 2019

Middle School Makers: After School STEAM

Fall 2018

STEM Day 2019

Spring 2018

"Maker Modules" - Construction, Circuitry, Robotics/Coding

Fall 2017

Middle School Makers: After School STEAM

Spring 2017

GBS Engineering Field Trip

Fall 2016

Math Club

Fall 2017

Science Olympiad - Transition

Spring 2017

What does STEM mean in D34?

Spring 2017

ICTM Math Contest

Fall 2016

Kinder-GARDEN

Fall 2016

Financial Literacy Club 6-8

Fall 2016

Apply for a Grant

Teachers and administrators of District 34 are encouraged to submit grant applications for their ideas. Grant ideas should be innovative and should correspond to curriculum. For assistance with the application process or fine tuning your ideas, contact your school liaison.