Grants

2024 Grant cycle has come to a close. Please see our 2024 Grant Recipients to see what our funds are going to support this year!

The BFEE Board welcomes all applications for grant ideas that will further the education of the students in the BPS101 district.

• The board awards Grants each spring.
• All grade levels and curricular areas will be considered.
• Requests can be initiated by faculty, students, administrative personnel, parents, citizens, and other civic, governmental, or community organizations.
• The grant must benefit students of BPS101 school district.

Applications that fall into one of the innovation target areas of Technology, Thinking Strategies, Authentic Learning or Engagement Strategies will be given priority, but all applications will be considered. The document linked below has explanations and examples of these target areas.

The requests are reviewed by a subcommittee of the Batavia Foundation. Critical criteria include:

• the number of students to benefit 
• the completion of ALL questions on the application 
• concurrence with Batavia School District goals or mission 
• ongoing benefits once the program is complete
• the inability of existing programs to meet this identified need

Application Requirements:

• Fill out ALL parts of the application. Itemized budgets should be attached or included with your grant application.
• Please do NOT include your name or school anywhere within your application. Only on the cover page. This allows for a "blind review" of your application. 
• Please discuss the project with your Principal and obtain his/her signature, in addition to required administrative signatures on the grant application. 
  

John Heath Music Educator Grant

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The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (BFEE) has recently founded the John Heath Music Educator Grant. The purpose of this grant is to fund special projects or initiatives focused on music. Classroom teachers, music teachers, and community organizations with innovative ideas focused on music may apply for this grant.

The John Heath Music Educator grant was founded as a way to recognize the contributions of a much beloved educator and active community member. For twenty-two years, John Heath inspired scores of high school band students and delighted Bulldog fans with his impressive marching band half-time shows. After retirement, he and Dr. Linda Schielke formed the Community Band.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to make a financial donation to the John Heath Music Educator grant. The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence is a 501c3 organization intended to support and enhance Batavia Public Schools and the Batavia Community with special projects and grants. All monetary donations will go back directly to the students and families of Batavia. In the case of the John Heath Music Educator Grant, the grant will directly fund initiatives focused on music education.

Click the link below to donate online or head on over to the donate page to find our address to mail a check.