Grants

School districts with membership in the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation are invited to encourage their teachers, counselors, and administration to submit proposals for funding under one of four grant programs provided.

The four current grant programs are made possible by contributions from local businesses that have a strong commitment to local education and to the mission of the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation. Without their support, these grants would not be possible. BVEF's grant process opens in the spring and the grants are awarded the following school year.

OSTERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT

Founded in 2012, the Osterman Family Foundation awards funding for projects and events that focus on empowerment, financial freedom, alternative education opportunities, and career pathways. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:

Hosting workshops or events focused on building essential social-emotional skills like collaboration, resilience, and self-awareness.
Implementing mentorship or peer support programs to foster emotional well-being and career exploration.
Incorporating project-based learning opportunities that emphasize real-world applications, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Bringing in guest speakers or facilitators to lead discussions on topics such as mindfulness, self-advocacy, and goal-setting within a career and life context.