Grant Applications
JEF regularly offers funding for various types of grant proposals that ideally demonstrate creativity and innovation in education, target a significant number of Jamestown youth, and can be sustained after the funding period is completed. Grants from JEF are not intended to fund programs that are included as part of the school budget or provide retroactive funding for an existing project.
Anyone can apply for a JEF grant by simply going to the applicable application.
JEF regularly offers funding for various types of grant proposals that ideally demonstrate creativity and innovation in education, target a significant number of Jamestown youth, and can be sustained after the funding period is completed. Grants from JEF are not intended to fund programs that are included as part of the school budget or provide retroactive funding for an existing project.
Anyone can apply for a JEF grant by simply going to the applicable application.
Types of Grants Available
After-school rock climbing program at RockSpot
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Annual Enrichment Grants Annual Enrichment Grants are awarded each spring to educators and community members who apply for funding to support programs that demonstrate creativity and innovation in education. 2024 Annual Enrichment Grant applications are due on Friday, May 10, 2024. For 2024, Jamestown Education Foundation has budgeted up to $10,000 for grants that will be awarded in June 2024. Apply here |
Enjoying the remodeled library
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Rolling (mini) Grants
Rolling Grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year, and are typically for projects with budgets under $1,000. Apply here. |
Who may apply?
Previous grants have funded:
- Faculty and administrators of Jamestown Schools, parents, students and community members may apply for funding in support of enrichment projects that benefit Jamestown youth.
- Applications may be made by individuals or by groups.
Previous grants have funded:
- Participation in History Day events
- Library renovations at both schools
- Band room makeover at Lawn School
- Creation of community gardens at both schools
- Hydroponics system at Lawn School
- Playground equipment at Melrose School
- Picnic tables at Jamestown Community Playground
- Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation programs
- Scientist, artist, and author visits to the schools
- Lego programs at the public library
- Creation of a greenhouse shared by both schools
- Addition of a vermiposting curriculum for 4th graders as well as compost bins for both Melrose & Lawn Schools
- Junior Achievement activities at Melrose School
- Support for installation of the KIDSRock climbing boulders at Lawn School
- Integration of fabric arts into the 3rd grade curriculum
- Equipment upgrades for the Osprey Cam run by the Conanicut Island Raptor Project (CIRP)
- Establishment of the Lawn School theater program
- Equipment for the after school lacrosse program & tennis team