GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The Gladstone Education Foundation has for a number of years provided grant-based funding supporting innovative and meaningful education programs in our schools. We plan to continue this support for years to come.
For the 2025-2026 school year The Foundation will award up to $60,000 in grants. Fall Grant Cycle will be open October 1 through October 31 with up to $45,000 available to be awarded. Spring Grant Cycle will be open February 1 through February 28 with up to $15,000 to be awarded[spring grant applications will not be accepted prior to February 1, 2026.]
Please review the Foundations PRINCIPLES OF GRANT FUNDING for important and helpful information on grant submittal. Projects with matching funds will be given priority for funding. To apply for a grant please download the GRANT APPLICATION.
In 2024-2025 The Foundation awarded over $30,000 in grants. If you have been awarded a grant in the past, or received funding through The Foundation for a special project, we would greatly appreciate an update to use on our website and other social media platforms (pictures are encouraged). Information can be emailed to Tammy at tracyt@gladstone.k12.or.us
Grant Guidelines
What We Support
Grant funds will be distributed in a balanced way across all grade levels, including Pre-K, as well as for community programs that serve Gladstone youths.
The Gladstone Education Foundation prefers to fund projects that:
Stimulate higher-level thinking
Are innovative, motivational, and engaging for students
Have clear objectives, an evaluation plan, and a high probability of success
Are replicable by other teachers or community members
Serve a substantial number of youths in an impactful way
Use a research-based approach
Include matching funds, in-kind contributions, &/or volunteer involvement by parents or community members
Build collaboration between project partners.
Grant proposals may include [but are not limited to]:
• Innovative classroom projects
• Classroom technology
• Supports to families
• Afterschool clubs & activities
• Staff professional development
• Extra academic support
• Health & well-being
• Athletics
• The Arts
• Community-building
You are welcome to use your own paper if you include the first page cover sheet and follow the format.
Incomplete submissions may not be eligible for funding. Funds will not be granted for substitute time or staff salaries.
If you have questions about your grant application, or to submit your completed application, contact:
Executive Director, Tammy Tracy
503-312-9676