Applications for the 2026-27 Enrichment Grants are open!
Each year, EEF funds projects and programs across the district that provide access to an equitable and excellent education, foster a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities for every child to reach their greatest potential. Individual grants are available up to $5,000 for teachers/school staff and up to $10,000 for district-wide programs. See EEF’s priority funding areas below.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any 4J staff member is encouraged to apply.
How to submit an application?
All applications will be filled out and submitted through the grant portal (access through button below). Step-by-step instructions on how to complete your application are available within the grant application. We have transitioned to a new grant software, all users will need to create a new profile before starting your application.
Deadline to apply is Thursday, March 19.
Pre-application considerations:
- Requests that include a technology or curriculum component must be approved by a member of the 4J Technology Department or Instruction staff. You will be required to list the name of the individual who approved your request in the application.
- Projects that include the permanent or semi-permanent installation of equipment on school grounds must receive approval from 4J Facilities Department. Any request that includes a facilities improvement component must have started a FIP approval request to be considered for an EEF grant.
- EEF will disqualify any proposal that has not received approval from the appropriate department upon applying.
EEF is prioritizing applications that include the following:
In 2022, EEF completed a strategic planning process to guide our work over the following 5 years. Our funding priorities are outlined below. Equity is embedded throughout our grants making policies and practices.
INVESTMENT FOCUS AREAS 2023-2026 | Funding Priority Examples |
 ENRICHMENT Exposing children to a world of possibilities & sparking a love of learning. | ▪ Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) ▪ Arts ▪ Experiential learning |
 READY TO LEARN Building strong foundations for learning success. | ▪ Literacy ▪ Social Emotional Learning (SEL) ▪ Accessibility solutions |
 PATHWAYS Cultivating skills for a diverse range of talents and dreams. | ▪ Career Technical Education (CTE) ▪ Special Education (SPED) ▪ Talented and Gifted (TAG) |
Need to apply for a Rosie’s Fund or Urgent Needs Grant?
Click here for Rosie’s Fund | Click here for Urgent Needs
For questions or technical assistance:
Contact EEF at 541-790-6890 or eef@eeflane.org.