Grant Guidelines

The MBEF Grants Committee works closely with district and school leadership, educators, and parents to identify funding priorities according to the following grant guidelines:

  • Strengthen Schools from Transitional Kindergarten to Graduation 
  • Support Academic Excellence and Personal Growth 
  • Reach the Most Students Possible 
  • Ensure Parity Among Elementary Schools 
  • Promote Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
  • Align with Parent and Teacher Priorities and District Goals 
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DIRECTED GIFTS

MBEF’s Board of Directors introduced a policy encouraging donor-directed gifts for purpose-restricted programs that ensure they are aligned with our commitment to parity and consistency across the district. Directed gifts may come from an individual, family or corporation and we ask that the donor make a minimum three-year funding commitment with a minimum total of $150,000 over the duration of the commitment. All directed gifts must align with MBUSD goals and adhere to MBEF’s Grant Making Guidelines to ensure parity and consistency across the district.