Surprise us with your original, creative and innovative ideas!
Naperville Education Foundation (NEF) Express Grants elevate District 203 staff and students’ great ideas into reality. These grants fund innovative ideas and experiences that will enhance academic and social emotional learning beyond what is supported by the District or individual building budgets. Grants provide up to $1,000 for immediate use and are available on a rolling monthly cycle throughout the school year.
The Express Grant application window is now OPEN for the 2024-25 school year.
All grants must be:
- Original, creative and/or innovative
- Initiated by a District 203 staff member or student and support at least one D203 school
- Approved by the school's principal
- Aligned to one or more School or District initiatives: School Improvement Plan, curricular area, learning standard, and/or high-value need, and/or District Comprehensive Equity Plan, and/or Focus 203 Strategic Blueprint
