Birmingham Education Foundation

Support BEF Tech Grants!

This March, the BEF will award our tech grants to schools across our district. For the past four years, many of these grants have helped to support the Makerspaces growing around Birmingham Public Schools.

Take a moment to watch our great new video taking you inside the BPS makerspaces, and then make a gift to support BEF Tech Grants. Click here to make your gift today!

Teachers: click here to be taken to our online grant application!

Tech grant applications are accepted through March 1, 2019.

85 Grants Given

Thanks to you, the Birmingham Education Foundation gave 85 grants to support students in all Birmingham Public Schools.

$113,528.35 Granted

Grant funds supported BPS teachers great ideas in academics, the arts, athletics, STEM and character education.

33,000 Interactions

Students in every BPS building interacted with projects funded by this year's grants more than 33,000 during 17-18.

As schools in all districts are called upon to do more with less, the BEF supports great learning experiences that may otherwise be unattainable. By funding these supplemental projects and activities, we provide the "extras" that help to give each and every Birmingham Public School student that additional edge - and in many cases, make possible special activities that will be a source of inspiration for years to come.

By contributing to the BEF, you will give the gift of learning - a truly priceless gift that lasts a lifetime.

Our mission is to create exceptional educational experiences by connecting innovative teachers with community support, and we'd be honored to have you join us in our support of Birmingham Public Schools!

Dear BEF,

My class shines brighter and I can dream bigger because of your efforts. I could not teach the class that I do without you.

With Gratitude, Jessie Heckman (Teacher at BCS and Berkshire)