Grant Applications
Our Mission
Barrington Education Foundation champions extraordinary educational opportunities in the Barrington Public Schools.
Our Vision
BEF’s vision is a community in which every public school student receives a world-class education and is inspired, challenged and guided to reach his or her greatest potential.
2022 – 2023 GRANTS
SPARQ GRANTS
How to Apply for a SPARQ Grant
- Download the application form and complete it.
- Email a copy to your principal for his/her signature.
- Email the completed application to barredfdn@gmail.com by the first of each month. Applications will be accepted up until May 5, 2023.
After you’ve submitted your application
- BEF will inform you via email within 30 days if your grant has been approved
Download the SPARQ Grant Application.
TRADITIONAL GRANT CYCLE
How to Apply for a Traditional Grant
To complete your application
- You can submit the Traditional Grant Google Form application or by downloading the Grant Application and returning all material to barredfdn@gmail.com.
- The Principal Comment Form must be completed by your principal and returned over e-mail.
- All application materials (including the Principal’s Comment Form) are due by Friday, March 3, 2023.
- Questions? Please contact barredfdn@gmail.com.
After you’ve submitted your application
- BEF will confirm receipt of your application by email.
- The BEF Allocations Committee will contact you in March to schedule a brief meeting. This is your chance to help us better understand your project.
Click here to download Grant Application and Principal Comment Form