DonorsChoose

The USD 232 Education Foundation is pleased to be able to pledge $5,000 in support of DonorsChoose Needs-Based Grants. These grants are exclusively available to USD 232 certified educators, aimed at supporting qualifying projects that benefit classrooms within USD 232.

What does needs-based mean?

A needs-based grant is targeted towards projects or initiatives that address specific needs or challenges within a school or classroom setting, prioritizing funding for projects that aim to meet identified needs or address gaps in resources.

Criteria for Eligible Projects Listed on DonorsChoose:

• The project author must be a certified educator teaching at a school within the USD 232 school district.
• Projects must receive approval from the building administrator.
• Instructional technology and technology items are not eligible for the USD232EF Needs-Based Grant. This includes items such as printers, software, laptops, monitors, tablets, and subscriptions. Projects containing these items will not qualify for the USD232EF Needs-Based Grant.
• Projects cannot include funding for professional development.
• All projects must adhere to DonorsChoose guidelines.
• Please ensure your grant objectives align with your building and district goals.
• Grant winners may be asked to give verbal and/or visual presentations of their projects at future USD232EF meetings or events.

Educator Tips:

• Utilize the Teacher Toolkit for a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of the process.
• Explore the DonorsChoose Help Center for valuable resources, including a list of commonly requested items.
• Upon project funding, please monitor your email for further instructions.