GRANTS

Spotlight on Grants

Spotlight on Grants is a series to provide our community with detailed information about how our grants are supporting, enriching and enhancing the educational experience for ALL at LFHS.

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THE GRANT PROCESS

Who Can Apply
LFHS faculty and staff, students, parents, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood community members may apply for a grant. All grant applications require sponsorship by the appropriate Department Chair or Instructional Director before submission. Note: Community members and parents must work in collaboration with staff as the application is only accessible to those with school email addresses.
How To Apply
Simply complete the grant application via the Google Form. Additional information may be submitted as an attachment to the completed form. Application questions may be sent to lfhsfoundationgrants@gmail.com or jsullivan@lfschools.net. Receipt of the application will be confirmed via email after submission. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

More About the Process
Once grant applications are received, they are thoroughly reviewed by the LFHS Foundation Grants Committee. During the review process the Grants Committee will consult with the D115 Technology Director and Director of Buildings & Grounds to ensure all requests are compatible with the school’s technology and building infrastructures. All potential issues must be resolved prior to further consideration of the application. The Grants Committee also meets with the LFHS principal to ensure that each application supports the curriculum. Any grant applicant requesting over $10K is required to do a formal presentation to the committee. Prior to deliberation a brief overview of the grants submitted is shared with the LFHS Foundation Board. The committee considers the following 7 Key Criteria when deciding which grants will be recommended to the LFHS Foundation Board for funding. The Grants Committee then brings a recommendation to the LFHS Foundation Board for approval. Finally, the grants are announced on Grant Day with the Committee visiting classrooms throughout the building to share the great news!

7 Key Criteria for LFHS Foundation Grants

Does the grant application fit within our mission? Our mission statement: To support, enrich, and enhance the educational experience for all Lake Forest High School students, faculty, and staff by investing in educational excellence.
How many students will be impacted by this grant? Consider expected enrollment for the specific class(es) as well as how this grant impacts areas outside of the department.
Total cost of grant?
Cost/Benefit Comparison: Divide cost of grant by number of students impacted by grant.
% Foundation funds that have been allocated to this department in previous years. Take into consideration whether it will impact a core, elective or “other” department as well.
Donor Appeal: How will this grant make a difference in improving education at LFHS? Would our donors view this grant as worthy of their donation?
Potential Collaboration: Is there a possibility of collaborating with another organization for funding? (LFLBLDA, APT, Boosters, Applause, PALS, Student Council, Senior Class, LFHS, a corporation, etc.)

2019 Grant

Winners

13 NEW GRANTS

9 DEPARTMENTS

$147K INVESTED

The Lake Forest High School Foundation celebrated its 17th annual Grant Day on Friday, February 22, 2019. Foundation Trustees traveled the halls of LFHS surprising grant recipients with the exciting news that their grants had been funded. Amidst smiling teachers and cheering students, 13 grants totaling just over $147K were awarded across 9 different curricular areas.

The Foundation is thrilled to partner with LFHS once again to provide state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge resources that enrich the educational experience for all students. Congratulations to all of our grant recipients! We are grateful for our valued donors who make it possible for us to continue investing in educational excellence at LFHS! Read More

A Visual Sampling of Past Grants

Where Your Dollars Go

Foundation grants support every department, from art to wellness and beyond. By providing all students with collaborative learning spaces, cutting-edge technology, and world-class materials across the curriculum and at every learning level, we help prepare them for their future success.