State and Federal Grants

Bellwood School District 88 uses state and federal grant funding to support student learning, expand opportunities, and enhance programs across all schools.

Grant funding helps provide a wide range of resources for students and staff, including:

• Summer school enrichment programs
• Afterschool enrichment programs
• Updated curriculum and instructional materials
• Digital learning platforms
• Technology improvements
• Professional development for staff

These resources support student growth and overall success.

Grant Programs

The Grants Department manages more than 20 grant programs, including:

• After School Programs
• Career and Technical Education Improvement
• Consolidated District Plan
• Digital Equity 1 and 2
• Early Childhood programs (Birth–5)
• Title I, II, III, and IV programs under ESEA
• ESSER 1, 2, and 3 funding
• IDEA programs (flow-through and preschool)
• McKinney-Vento services
• Pupil Transportation reporting
• Title I School Improvement
• Title III programs for immigrant and language instruction

Department Responsibilities

The Grants Department supports the district by:

• Managing grant budgets and funding
• Submitting required financial and performance reports
• Monitoring grant spending and compliance
• Completing required reports such as comparability reports
• Identifying and applying for new grant opportunities