Are You Ready To Inspire Learning, Spark Creativity, And Strengthen Our School Community?

District 99 Education Foundation remains committed to providing seed funding to launch new programs and projects which must be aligned with these goals:

• Enhance engagement within the school community
• Support Social and Emotional Learning, including student clubs
• Drive innovation 
• Integrate technology - STEM and STEAM initiatives

Priority will be given to proposals that are original, innovative or provide significant value to the schools. 

• Grants are awarded only to staff members of District 99
• Individual Grants are awarded up to $2000
• All grants must be approved by the Department Chair and School Principal
• Guidelines are included with the application
• Implementation Feedback must be submitted within 30 days after implementation

• Submission Start Date: August 19, 2025
• Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
• Foundation Approval Date: October 15, 2025
• Implementation Period: During the 2025/26 school year
• Implementation Feedback Deadline: 30 days after implementation, no later than May 31, 2026 

• Submission Start Date: March 2, 2026
• Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
• Foundation Approval Date: May 20, 2026
• Implementation Period: Must be completed by December 2026
• Implementation Feedback Deadline: 30 days after implementation, no later than December 31, 2026