Principal Grants

Who can apply?

  • Principal grants are available to building administrators in SBCSC.
  • You have an idea that can enhance student learning building  that aligns directly to Indiana K-12 Academic Standards.
  • You need up to $1,000 for this project
  • You have a plan to track the impact of this project on student learning and will be able to share this information at the conclusion of the project.
  • PLEASE NOTE: There are a total of five (5) $1,000 grants available. Grants cannot be combined, and only $1,000 will be awarded to each school per year. Principal Grants cannot be used for Professional Development. Grants cannot be used for faculty/staff stipends or compensation.
  • Principal Grants cannot cover field trips.
  • Please do not use acronyms in your application. Spell out every word.

Principal Grants Updates

The 2025-2026 Principal Grant applications are now closed.
Recipients will be announced in May!

How are Principal Grant applications scored? Click on Rubric for details

    Questions on Application/Information requested

    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Email Address
    • Mobile Phone
    • Are you the Principal?
    • If no, please fill in the Principal’s name here:
    • Principal’s email address:
    • School Name
    • If Other, please fill in your school or building name here:
    • What type of grant are you applying for?
    • If you have additional team members you would like to include, please add their contact information here.
    • Click the plus sign to start adding team members!
    • Project Title
    • Focus of the Project
    • If you selected “Other”, please explain:
    • Does your project more closely align with Academic Standards or School Improvement Goals?
    • Academic Content Area
    • Indiana Academic Standards or Improvement Priorities Addressed
    • School Improvement Plan
    • Any additional goals addressed:
    • Approximate number of students who will benefit
    • Project Start Date
    • Project End Date
    • Does your project involve technology?
    • Is parent/guardian approval needed?
    • I am aware of South Bend policies and will ensure that they are followed.
    • You will need verification from Patrick Stalvey for all technology grant requests.
    • Does your project involve installation?
    • You will need verification from Mike Szymanski
    • Briefly describe the proposed project. Include how it will be tied to the Indiana Academic Standards and/or School Improvement Goal to the priorities established by your School Improvement Plan
    • Indiana Academic Standard or School Improvement Goal
    • Anticipated Measurable Outcomes
    • How will you measure this?
    • Other anticipated outcomes that may not be measurable
    • Could this project be replicated in other locations?
    • If yes, how could this be done?
    • Outline ways that your project might help raise the profile of the South Bend Education Foundation.
    • Please upload your budget document here:
    • Please enter your total budget / grant request amount
    • Please upload supplemental budget documentation