Principal Grants

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.
• Please do not use acronyms in your application. Spell out every word.

The 2025-2026 Principal Grant applications are now open!!

Apply Here: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/SouthBendEducationFoundationPrincipalGrant2025

The application will close on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

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 here
• Please enter the contact information for Diamond Robinson who will be reviewing and verifying all Principal grant applications.
• An email from Kaleidoscope will automatically go out to Diamond upon your entry of his information. Diamond's contact information is below:
• Diamond Robinson
• drobinson2@sbcsc.k12.in.us