Grant Application
We encourage teachers, students, parents, and community members to apply for grants throughout the year. Before submitting, all applicants should consult with their school’s leadership team and administration.
After applications are submitted:
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Principals review the proposals.
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The Spirit Grant Committee—made up of Spirit board members, a Board of Education representative, and District 67 administrative liaisons—reviews, deliberates, and selects grants for approval.
Decisions are based on:
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The strength of the application
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Alignment with the Spirit of 67 Foundation’s mission
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Whether the request can be funded within the school’s budget
Key Dates
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August 27, 2025: Online grant application opens
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January 29, 2026: Submission deadline
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April 13–17, 2026: Grants awarded during Grant Week
SUBMIT YOUR GRANT APPLICATION HERE
Additional Grant Categories
Kreischer’s Kids Fund
This fund was established in honor of Gary Kreischer, a beloved former teacher and principal in District 67 who was deeply involved in student life.
For nearly 20 years, Kreischer’s Kids has supported students facing financial hardship by providing assistance for:
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Food insecurity
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School supplies
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Participation in extracurricular activities
The fund is confidentially administered by District 67 personnel and is available to any student in the district. If you know of a child who may benefit, please contact your school’s administration.
Founders Grant
The Founders Grant Fund was created in honor of Dorothy Chantler, the founding president of the Spirit of 67 Foundation, and the original board members.
This grant supports urgent, time-sensitive opportunities outside the regular grant cycle. Requests must be under $1,000.
Annual building limits:
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$2,000 per elementary school (Cherokee, Everett, Sheridan)
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$3,000 per middle school campus (DPM-East and DPM-West)
All requests will be reviewed by the building principal and the Grants Committee to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
SUBMIT YOUR FOUNDERS GRANT APPLICATION HERE
Questions?
Contact Noel Dolan, VP of Grants
📧 grants@spiritof67foundation.org
