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
Watch the following video to see our Maker Modules grant in action.
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.
Submit a Grant Application
(Deadline: March 16, 2020)
View the application questions
GEF Grant Liaisons - contact your liaison with any questions
Resources
GEF-Funded Grants
STEM
Fall 2019
Spring 2018
STEM Field Trip and Enrichment Activities
Spring 2017
Fall 2016
Middle School Makers: After School STEAM
Spring 2017
Fall 2016
Spring 2019
Middle School Makers: After School STEAM
Fall 2018
Spring 2017
Spring 2017
Fall 2016
Fall 2016
Learning Spaces & Resources
Fall 2019
Outdoor Play & Learning Spaces
Spring 2019
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Spring 2018
Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Fall 2016
Fine Arts
Fall 2019
Spring 2018
Spring 2017
Spring 2016
ELA
Spring 2019
Fall 2018
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Reader's Institute at Teachers College
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
At Risk
Building Memories for ELL Students
Fall 2018
BOSS Boxes - Bucket of Student Support
Fall 2018
Fall 2018
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Spring 2017
Spring 2016
Henking Family Literacy Program
Spring 2016