Student Growth and Experience
We support projects that expand academic enrichment and innovation, nurture social and emotional growth, build school community, or open the door to meaningful cultural experiences.
Parkside Foundation Grants
Have an idea that could make the Parkside Elementary experience even stronger? Parkside Foundation grants help bring thoughtful projects to life by building on available school and district resources and advancing one or more of our three funding pillars.
Great ideas can come from across the school community. Teachers, staff, and administrators at Parkside Elementary are welcome to apply, and students may apply with an adult sponsor. Parents and community members can also share an idea or need with us. We’ll help connect it with the right sponsor from Parkside Elementary or Parkside Foundation.
Applications are welcome year-round. Email the completed application and any supporting documents to grants@supportparkside.org. We review each request as it arrives and will follow up about timing and next steps.
What Parkside Foundation funds
Our three funding pillars reflect the ways we invest in students, staff, and the spaces they share. A request may align with more than one pillar. The important thing is to show how the project will make a meaningful difference at Parkside Elementary.
Promoting Staff Development and Well-Being
We invest in professional growth and well-being for Parkside Elementary staff, strengthening their ability to help students succeed and thrive.
Facilities Improvement
We support spaces at Parkside Elementary that help students learn, connect, and thrive while building on available district resources.
What a strong application looks like
Help us understand both the idea and the difference it could make. Strong applications share these qualities.
- Describes the need at Parkside Elementary and how Parkside Foundation support would build on available school or district resources
- Connects the idea to one or more of our funding pillars
- Explains who will benefit, how equitable access will be supported, and what success will look like
- Identifies a project lead and offers a realistic timeline
- Provides an itemized budget and any helpful supporting details
Frequently asked questions
Who can submit a Parkside Foundation grant application?
Teachers, staff, and administrators at Parkside Elementary may submit an application, and students may apply with an adult sponsor. Parents and community members are welcome to share an idea or need with us. We’ll help connect it with the right sponsor from Parkside Elementary or Parkside Foundation.
When can I submit an application?
Applications are welcome year-round. We review each request as it arrives and will follow up about timing and next steps. Parkside Foundation may also invite applications for focused opportunities tied to a particular funding pillar or available budget.
What happens after I apply?
We review each request and coordinate with Parkside Elementary to understand how the idea fits school needs and priorities. We’ll then contact the applicant with any questions and share timing and next steps.
How does an approved project move forward?
Once a request is approved, we provide written approval and clear disbursement instructions so the project can get off to a smooth start. The instructions explain how funds will be provided and what documentation is needed.