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Supporting Classroom Success
Our Classroom Enrichments program is dedicated to providing resources and support to educators in Central Oregon. Through this program, we aim to enhance the learning experience and promote academic achievement for students in our community.
Empowering Classrooms Through Enrichments
The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation offers Classroom Enrichment Grants twice a year — Fall and Spring. These grants support innovative projects that bring education to life and provide hands-on learning experiences for students.
What is a Classroom Enrichment?
A classroom enrichment is a creative, engaging project that deepens learning and inspires students beyond the traditional curriculum. Examples include: A science lesson on objects in motion where a teacher purchased derby cars, allowing students to experience physics concepts firsthand. A watershed study project where students tested water samples with lab supplies, connecting classroom learning to real-world environmental issues.
Grant Cycles & Funding:
Fall 2025: $60,000 available (up to $2,000 per project)
Spring 2026: $30,000 available (up to $1,000 for new applicants or up to $500 for resupply requests)
Funding Priorities:
Our goal is to impact as many students as possible. Priority is given to:Projects with multi-year impactTitle I schools without parent organizations to provide supportProjects reaching a large number of studentsInnovative projects that inspire new ways of learning.
We Do Not Fund:
- - Transportation
- - Food/Snacks unless curriculum based
- - Salaries, Aides or Substitutes
- - Text Books
- - Subscriptions
- - Office Supplies
2025 - 2026 Important Dates
Activity
- Grant Opens
- Grant Closes
- Allocation Meeting
- Funds Distributed
Fall
- August 28, 2025
- September 28, 2025
- October 3, 2025
- October 13-17, 2025
Spring
- February 1, 2026
- March 1, 2026
- March 6, 2026
- March 11-13, 2026
Powered by Community Support
Our Classroom Enrichment Grants are made possible through the generous donations of local business partners and community members. Their support ensures that teachers have the resources to create innovative projects that inspire students and bring learning to life. See who is supporting classroom enrichments.
Impact on Classrooms
Our Classroom Enrichment Grants have transformed learning across Bend-La Pine Schools by providing teachers with the tools and resources to create memorable, hands-on experiences for their students. Explore some of our previously funded grants to see how innovative projects have brought education to life in classrooms throughout our district.
Teacher Testimonials
Hear directly from the educators who have received Classroom Enrichment Grants. Their stories show how these grants have brought creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning into their classrooms — making a lasting impact on students.👉 Explore the testimonials below to see how grants have supported teachers and transformed learning experiences.
FAQs
Mid Oregon Credit Union – Community grant opportunities supporting local education initiatives.
SELCO Community Credit Union – Education grants and community support programs.
OnPoint Community Credit Union – Grants and sponsorships available for schools and community projects.
DonorsChoose.org – A national crowdfunding platform where teachers can create project requests and receive direct support from individual donors.
Exploring these resources can help expand the impact in your classroom and provide additional ways to bring creative projects to life.
Principal Approval – All Classroom Enrichment projects must first be approved by your school principal.
Technology Approval – Any technology-related requests must be approved by Scott McDonald, Director of IT for Bend-La Pine Schools.
Facilities Approval – Projects requiring permanent changes to your classroom or school space (e.g., whiteboards, shelving, cabinets) must be approved by Facilities or Maintenance prior to submission.
These approvals help ensure that projects align with district policies and can be implemented smoothly.
The report helps us measure the impact of your project and share the story with our donors and community partners who make these grants possible.
Help transform our schools
Thank you for enabling such a fantastic opportunity in my classroom. We had SO much fun learning together through so many hands-on experiences. The excitement for learning was palpable in the room. The experience far exceeded my hopes, and created a dynamic learning environment my students will be talking about for years to come. - Julie McCabe, Caldera High School
