Deadlines & other support meetings for FY2025 BEF Grants
October
10/7/24 Call for Idea Lab proposals
November
11/8/24 Idea Lab Proposals Due, 5pm
11/14/24 Idea Lab Pitches, Lincoln School library, 3-6pm
11/20/24 Idea Lab Pitches, Lincoln School library, 3-6pm
11/21/24 Idea Lab grant announcements by email
December
12/2/24 Call for Teacher & Collaborative Grant Proposals
January
TBD Grant Information Session, 3:15-4:15 pm,
TBD Grant Information Session, 3:15-4:15 pm,
1/31/25 Concept Paper Due, 5pm (required for Collaborative Grants over $8,000)
February
TBD Grant Writing Workshop, 3:15-4:15 pm, Town Hall
TBD Grant Writing Workshop, 3:15-4:15 pm, Town Hall
March
3/3/25 Teacher and Collaborative Grant Proposals Due, 5pm
3/27/25 First Grant Review Meeting
April
4/2/25 Second Grant Decision Meeting
4/17/25 Teacher and Collaborative grant announcements by email
May
5/6/25 Celebrating Teachers, 3:30pm
“During my 30-plus years teaching in the public school of Brookline, I have seen changes in administration, vision, systems, procedures, and educational philosophies. Through this all, the Brookline Education Foundation has been a constant. Your respect for teachers and their expertise in their fields and all matters supporting student success.
Through the years, respect for educators has declined nationally, statewide, and, unfortunately, locally, with the past three years sinking to new depths. My participation in initiatives supported by the BEF allows reflection and renewed clarity of purpose. My life’s work has been in service to my students regarding their social-emotional learning, academic success, and ability to make meaning through their artistic and intellectual pursuits. For this, I feel a sense of pride. And I thank the BEF for their unwavering support.”
“Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity! I gained so much from this conference and the structure of the grant proposal helped me set goals and make the most of the experience. I also very much appreciated the grant-writing workshops before the deadline; they made the process much more interesting, social, and supported!”
“I would say the grant was “invaluable” and I have been sharing widely how very grateful I am to the BEF for making these wonderful learning experiences available to so many children (almost 40 total). It was easy and rewarding to work with the BEF-I felt supported and affirmed every step of the way. I loved attending the Celebrating Teachers Event, and am even more impressed by all the incredible work happening in this district. It makes me feel so proud being part of the PSB and being in a community where the priorities of the BEF can be actualized daily.”