● Grants are available to all eligible Bridgeport ISD student organizations, clubs,

teams, and programs.

● Each organization may receive one grant per semester.

● Grants are limited to $250 per organization per semester.

● Organizations may submit one grant application per event. An organization may not

submit multiple applications for the same event, even if the event occurs during different

semesters.

● Grants are subject to the availability of funds.

● Benefit multiple BISD students.

● Include a clear educational component or purpose.

● Provide a meaningful learning, development, or enrichment opportunity for students.

● Align with the educational mission of the Bridgeport Education Foundation and/or

Bridgeport ISD.

● Clearly explain how students will benefit, learn, or gain from the opportunity.

● Demonstrate how the requested funds will be used.

● Receive appropriate campus/administrator approval.

● Provide hands-on or real-world learning.

● Support college and career readiness.

● Encourage leadership, teamwork, communication, or problem-solving.

● Provide career exploration or exposure to new opportunities.

● Encourage creativity, innovation, or academic enrichment.

● Give students access to experiences they may not otherwise have.

● Individual student expenses or personal purchases.

● Expenses primarily benefiting adults.

● Parties or social activities without a substantial educational purpose.

● General fundraising expenses.

● Cash awards or prizes for individual students.

● Expenses normally covered by BISD.

● Activities without a meaningful educational component.

● Expenses incurred before BEF approval.

● A Student Organization Grant Application must be completed and submitted to BEF.

● Applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet the established grant guidelines.

● Eligible organizations may receive up to $250, subject to available funds.

● BEF does not intend for organizations to compete against one another for larger awards.

The program is designed to provide equal access to eligible student organizations.

● BEF may approve, partially approve, or decline a request if it does not meet the grant

requirements or if semester funds are no longer available.

● Organizations may be asked to provide a brief follow-up or impact report describing

how the sponsorship benefited students.