A Foundation Board committee reviews the applications to determine how the money can best be used – the most bang for the buck, so to speak. Donations fund innovative programs in three different ways.
SEED MONEY
In some instances, SBEF has provided start-up money for important districtwide initiatives. Examples: SpringBoard Mentoring Program, Good Neighbor Program, Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum
DISTRICT-WIDE GRANTS
District departments ask the Foundation to help support specific and far-reaching programs. Examples: ArtsPartner field trips for grades 1-8, transportation to summer STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) camps.
CAMPUS GRANTS
These grants fund diverse education-enhancing programs. Examples: cross-age tutoring, summer library hours for the community, sensory-based motor labs.
SBEF has been called the research and development arm of the district because our grants fund classroom or grade-level programs that are often expanded across the district.