Staff Innovation-Grant Guidelines + Application

Berkley Education Foundation Innovation-Grant Program: Fall 2025

The Berkley Education Foundation is offering innovation-grants to any staff member in the Berkley School District, Building Blocks through Adult Transition. These grants allow for funding of ideas that may have generated after teaching began and after exploring the year with students.

Think BIG. The BEF wants to fund innovative project requests, special materials to enhance lessons and educational technology. Innovation-grants are for more than basic classroom supplies. They are an opportunity for staff to be creative, push the envelope and expand learning for students. Grants will be capped at $750, and will be awarded via committee to as many applicants as possible. The BEF is happy to work with other support organizations like PTA to co-fund any requests exceeding the $750 limit.

Fill out this online Innovation-Grant application today!

Innovation-Grant Purpose

• To bring innovative materials, resources and activities into the classroom that are not available through the school budget.

• To enhance the educational experience for students in and outside of the classroom

Time Frame

• Deadline for submitting grant applications: 10/10/2025
• Grants Awarded: 10/17/2025

Application Process

• Submit applications by Friday, October 10, 2025. Please indicate if your grant needs approval by the District’s Technology Department.
• All grant applications will be reviewed by the BEF Innovation-Grants committee.
• Grant recipients will be notified by Friday, October 17, 2025.

Innovation-Grant Guidelines

Applications should be completed using the following guidelines

• Clear and concise description of materials/activity/technology requested. Technology requests should also include a project description including connection to the curriculum.
• Clearly stated desired outcomes, including connections to curriculum
• Timeline for grant implementation
• Detailed budget request
• Approximate number of students who will benefit from the grant

Innovation-Grant Requests May Not Include

• Compensation of experts who come to work with students (e.g. Music Therapy, Reading Interventionist)
• Substitute teacher pay
• Basic classroom supplies

Innovation-Grants Deadline

All Grants must be spent by May 1, 2026.