Open Enrollment: Aug-01-2018 Deadline: Sep-13-2018 School Improvements Application Closed

Overview

The Eagle for Life Foundation was established by former Jasper County CEO student Mitch Bierman for the immediate and long-term benefit of Jasper County Community Unit School District 1 facilities. The Foundation is comprised of two funds: Eagle for Life Endowment and Eagle for Life School Improvement Fund. Both funds are managed by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. The Community Foundation manages the accounting and administrative functions of the Eagle for Life Foundation while the Eagle for Life Fund Advisory Committee will review requests from the school district, select annual projects and raise funds.

Eagle for Life School Improvement Fund Request Form

The Eagle for Life Fund Advisory Committee is requesting projects to consider for funding in 2019. The funds will be available by Summer 2019 (please keep this in mind when requesting). Requests between $1,000 - $10,000 are being requested. Larger requests will be considered but please contact the Community Foundation at 217.342.4988 before submitting. The Committee will consider a maximum of ten projects each year from designated school district representatives.

Requirements

Requests for all school facilities will be considered. A request should regard an "enhancement of a school facility" in which an addition and/or improvement to the facility is being proposed. Each request should include a

1. description of the school facility enhancement or improvement,
2. a proposed budget,
3. how this project will benefit students and
   
4. any other details you feel should be included.
   
   

All request forms should be completed by Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 11:59 pm.