Grant Application - Sycamore Education Foundation

2026 SEF Grant application

The mission of the Sycamore Education Foundation is to enrich and enhance educational opportunities for Sycamore School District 427 by engaging the energy and resources of the community. Please complete the following form to apply for grant funding. If you have any questions please contact SEF chairperson Todd Madden at info@sycamoresef.org.
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Grant Approval*

Please note that all SEF Grant requests must have approval from building and district leadership prior to submission. Technology requests must have approval from the Director of Instructional Technology and the Technology Department.

I have permission from the appropriate building and/or district leadership to apply for this grant.

Title of Grant*

General Information

Name(s)*

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Home Building*

Grant Request*

Describe Your Proposal

How does the proposal align with the Strategic Design Plan of the district?*

How does the project enrich or enhance current programming?*

How will you measure the expected outcomes of your proposal?*

Who will benefit from this proposal? (student population, staff, etc.)*

Resources and Costs

Please itemize costs*

List other funding sources that have been explored and the outcome (i.e. booster clubs, grants, donations).*

Has this request been submitted to district budget sources?*

Yes

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Note:

Any grant appearing on an SEF Board Meeting Agenda can provide a brief presentation to the board. All grant requests over $1,500 must make a brief presentation (5-15 min) to the SEF board and answer questions regarding the proposed grant. For further questions please read out to Chairperson Todd Madden at info@sycamoresef.org