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

  1. Download the application form and complete it.
  2. Email a copy to your principal for his/her signature.
  3. 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

  1. You can submit the Traditional Grant Google Form application or by downloading the Grant Application and returning all material to barredfdn@gmail.com.
  2. The Principal Comment Form must be completed by your principal and returned over e-mail.
  3. All application materials (including the Principal’s Comment Form) are due by Friday, March 3, 2023.
  4. 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