APPLY FOR GRANTS
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GRANTS
Each year, the D51 Foundation uses proceeds from its White Iced Celebration and other fundraising efforts to fund specific needs in School District 51. Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has donated over $161,000 to 470 D51 staff members for professional learning.
Applications are accepted twice per year; deadlines are February 15 and August 31.
BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED GRANTS
These grants provide K-12 students with financial need the support to allow them to pursue extracurricular activities. Since the beginning of 2020, over $35,000 has been granted to 410 students.
This grant fund was created by the family of Karl Bloom. Karl’s life was an example to so many people about how to give back to your community. He was a dedicated local volunteer in Scouting, HOSA, and a band parent.
Applications are accepted twice per year; deadlines are September 30 and April 15.
Technology & Innovation grants
In 2023 the D51F Board of Directors approved funding for an annual Technology & Innovation Grant available to staff in D51. This grant is in addition to D51F’s ongoing support of 21st Century Classrooms and D51 STEM. One grant cycle will be available each school year to fund projects that support technology and innovation in D51. Since 2023, over 17,500 has been granted to 22 staff members
The 3nd Round of Technology & Innovation Grants will be open September 27-November 1, 2025. A big thank you to Chevron, the title sponsor for this grant.
Student & Staff WELLNESS GRANTS
In 2023, the D51 Board of Directors approved funding for an annual Student & Staff Wellness Grant as part of the newly approved Student and Staff Wellness Funding Priority. One grant cycle will be available each year to fund projects that support the overall wellness of D51 staff and students. Since 2023, over $23,500 has been granted to over 24 staff members.
The 3rd Round of Student & Staff Wellness Grants will be open February 15 – March 31, 2026