Grant Application Guidelines

Grant Application Guidelines: How to Apply for Funding

The Council on International Educational Exchange offers life-changing opportunities to learn abroad. With support from The Education Foundation, Niles North student Alana Stein traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, via a Global Navigators High School Study Abroad scholarship. Alana participated in the “Education as a Human Right” program, helping to expand access to education and resources for people in need.

With a scholarship funded by The Education Foundation, Niles North student Thanussha Vignesh (left) volunteered at a grade school in the Dominican Republic as part of the prestigious Council on International Educational Exchange Global Navigator program.

Since its inception in 2007, the Education Foundation has awarded over $600,000 in grants and scholarships to assist students. Some of the ways we have supported students include, but are not limited to:


  • Keith Baker Memorial Scholarship for qualified students
  • Bus transportation for college visits for historically underserved students
  • Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs and Sizzling Summer STEM tuition for

        children in grades K to 8

  • Supported various school and community initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Partner with Oakton Community College and the Village of Skokie to help fund the Workforce Training Grant
  • Partnered with D69 Community Schools to help provide Healthy Snacks and replenish the D69 Care Closet
  • Partnered with Niles Township Government to provide backpacks for students and wrap-around supports on a case-by-case basis
  • Proudly  partnered with the Skokie Community Foundation to help other organizations in Niles Township such as:  Connections for the Homeless, ELL Center, The Talking Farms, Douglas Center and several others to assist the educational needs of students
  • Provided assistance for debate camps, university summer classes, Journalism Seminars, etc., for students who needed financial support


With your donation, we can expand our impact even more!


Applicant FAQ's:

  1. Please click on the grant application link to apply for a grant or assistance
  2. Make sure to fill out the form in its entirety.
  3. If you have questions, please reach out to info@edufoundnt.org or click the contact button on the bottom of the page.
  4. List of forms of proof of need: (only one form is required)

- Letter from school counselor stating need

- Letter from school showing proof of free or reduced lunch recipient

- One month of income from parents (paystubs or pay history)

- Copy of medicaid insurance card

- Copy of SNAP acceptance letter

Our Purpose

The Foundation’s purpose is to enrich the education of all students within Niles Township (high schools and its senders) by providing needs-based additional resources outside the scope of regular school budgets. The Education Foundation believes several factors can influence a student’s learning ability and will deliberate on all applications. 

Timeline

Applications must be received a minimum of thirty days prior to the Education Foundation Board of Directors’ meeting held on the second Wednesday of each month.  Grant applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be on the agenda for that month’s meeting. Emergency grants will be expedited on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact Jeff Burman: Burman.jeff@gmail.com or

847-323-1958 if you have further questions.

Students: 

  • If you are a student applying for a scholarship or other needs-based grant, your request must be approved by either your counselor, teacher or the school principal
  • All applications must be documented by a counselor, teacher or school principal to confirm financial need (e.g., the student is receiving a free or reduced lunch, has applied for assistance elsewhere, is working part-time for support, or is experiencing sudden financial insecurity)
  • Once the application is complete, the student's request will be submitted to the Education Foundation directors with all personal information redacted

Completed applications and questions other than D219 are to be directed to:

Jeff Burman - Burman.Jeff@gmail.com or 847-323-1958

Questions regarding D219 grants please contact:

Samina Hussain - samhus@d219.org or 847-626-3957


Staff: 

  • If you are a staff member, the application must be approved by your department head or the school principal

For school-related trips, please note:

  • Schools and parents typically cover the costs of school-related trips that provide enrichment opportunities
  • The Education Foundation can only assist those students who cannot afford these trips
  • The amount covered by schools must be included on the form
  • All clubs are expected to fundraise for trips to offset costs; this amount must also be included
  • You may be asked to attend an Education Foundation Board meeting when your application is under review to answer questions by the Directors
  • All students’ personal information is redacted before the application is submitted to the Education Foundation Directors


Completed applications and questions other than D219 are to be directed to:

Jeff Burman - Burman.jeff@gmail.com or 847-323-1958

Questions regarding D219 grants please contact:

Samina Hussain - samhus@d219.org or 847-626-3957


Once an application is received, the Board of Directors will review it, and applicants will be notified about the status of their request within 30 days. If additional information is required, the staff or student will be contacted and the required information should be submitted promptly.  A delay in the submission of the information could result in a delay in the final review of the grant request.


The Education Foundation may request a written report upon completion of the event or project. Failure to provide this report may jeopardize future applications submitted. 


The Foundation may publish all or part of this report on its website or newsletter (all personal information is removed to maintain the recipient’s confidentiality. Photos are published with permission). Upon completion, recipients may be asked to attend a Foundation meeting and present a personal report on how they benefited from the grant.

Contact: Jeff Burman - Burman.jeff@gmail.com or 847-323-1958 if you plan to attend.

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