Got a great idea for your class or school? We can help fund it.

We’re here to help Beaverton educators bring your ideas to life. If you’re looking to engage your students creatively and expand your students’ opportunities to learn, you’re in the right place.

How BEF Supports Educators (and students)

Beaverton's Choice

Classroom Awards

Purpose: Expand your classroom learning opportunities

A community-driven, fee-free crowdfunding platform where every dollar supports classrooms directly — without third-party markups or administrative fees.

WHO: Any BSD Staff Member

WHEN: September – May

AMOUNT: up to $2,500

Kids Count Grants

Large-Scale Initiative Awards

Purpose: Awards support student-engaged learning opportunities over an extended school year, extended school day, and classroom or cross-disciplinary innovations.

WHO: Any BSD staff member

WHEN: Letters of Inquiry for summer 2026 and the 2026-27 school year should be submitted by February 6, 2026. Submission of a full proposal is by invitation from BEF. Award decisions will be made before spring break.

AMOUNT: up to $15,000

Emerging Needs

Evolving Student Opportunities

Purpose: As new challenges and opportunities increasingly become part of the daily realities of our community, BEF has a proven model for supporting student needs.

We know that needs will continue to change, and BEF is ready to respond.

Our Awards Make an Impact

Feed My Body, Feed My Brain winter break campaign

270 individuals, local business and community leaders came together to make a difference in the lives of our students and families and helped us deliver the requested number of winter break food gift cards to all 54 of the Beaverton schools.

Beaverton Band Together

Since 2014, Beaverton Education Foundation’s Beaverton Band Together initiative has expanded musical education for students in all Beaverton public schools, from providing musical instruments and performance opportunities to opening their minds to new genres, artists, and experiences.

Helping School Nurses Help Students

School nurses are an important part of our community, helping students stay healthy. BEF supports the 25 school nurses with medical kits to help them respond to student needs and professional memberships that, among other benefits, gives them vouchers for free eyewear to distribute to students.

Growing Student-Run Businesses in Beaverton high schools

BEF empowers student-run businesses that are part of many Career Technical Education (CTE) programs offered in high schools. With seed funding from BEF, businesses were able to purchase new equipment and supplies so students could learn through hands-on experiences, develop business acumen, and explore future career pathways.