** 2011-12 GRANT SEEKERS: The Foundation will not be running an innovation grant cycle for the 2011-12 school year. We are pursuing alternatives that may more effectively support innovative instructional practices on a District-wide basis. If you have a proof of concept idea and are in need of financial support, please contact your building principal/PTO, or Chris Thompson (SDE CIO) in the event of a technology related project.
Please refer to the following for the most recent Update to District Administrative Team (8/2011)
Background on the Innovation Grant Program
The EEF's Innovation Grant program strives to fund projects that demonstrate innovative/creative ideas that support the District's current Strategic and Financial plans. It is no longer intended to fund classroom and/or building level needs as these needs are most often met by unit budgets and/or building level PTOs. While the initial scope of the project may be limited to a classroom/level/building/etc., the EEF looks at the project's potential to impact the District as a whole ... especially as it might relate to innovations in curriculum and delivery of instruction/assessments that facilitate effective differentiation. These proof of concept projects teach us valuable lessons not only about what DOES work but also about what DOESN'T.
Grant applicants are asked to submit a short term plan for how their idea will be implemented initially and a long term vision describing how they think their idea could improve learning across the district. The EEF is looking for ideas with the potential to be considered for future funding through the EEF super grant program and/or ideas that, if proven successful, might justify inclusion in the District's operating budget.
The EEF grant committee includes both administrators and PTO representatives from each level to ensure an objective review of each grant application. Elmbrook's Chief Information Officer is also included to provide a link to Educational Services and to ensure that grant recipients are able to receive preferred pricing and required technical support.
The Foundation has removed the dollar limit for each grant, however the total amount awarded in a grant cycle is limited by the amount of money the EEF is able to allocate to grants in a given year.
Please feel fee to contact the Foundation with any questions via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
