Bridge the Gap Fund Application SY24-25

Bridge the Gap Fund Application

This fund, led by Live It Learn It in partnership with EmpowerED and the Council of the District of Columbia, is designed to address the disparities in student experiences across Washington, DC public and charter schools by providing financial assistance and logistical/programmatic support to all PreK-12 educators to bring impactful, hands-on immersive experiences to your students - whether that's a field trip, a PBL project, an outdoor educational adventure, and so much more!
About the Application

This application contains six (6) sections that will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.

If you have any questions while completing your application, please email bridgethegap@liveitlearnit.org.
- Section 1: Educator and School Information
- Section 2: Project Description
- Section 3: Project Budget
- Section 4: Student and Educational Impact
- Section 5: Additional Information (optional)
- Section 6: Agreement & Signature
As a reminder, the first round of funding will be issued in November 2024. Funding will be released on a rolling basis until 100% of the grant ($250,000) has been dispersed.

Section 1: Educator and School Information
Educator*

First NameLast Name
Educator Email *
example@example.com
Educator Number*
This number will only be used for logistics, if needed.
School Name*
Role*
History Teacher, Math Teacher, Art Teacher, etc.
Are you collaborating with other educators on this project? (e.g., grade-level, subject-level, cross-disciplinary)*

YesNoUndecided/Unsure
Adminstrator Email Address*
example@example.com

Section 2: Bridge the Gap Project
Project Title*
Provide a concise name for your students' experience project (SEP)
Project Description: Describe your Bridge the Gap project in 3-4 sentences. What is your Bridge the Gap project about? What do you hope to achieve with this project? How will it benefit students and/or improve students' school experience?*
Anticipated Start Date*
When do you plan to start your Bridge the Gap Project?
Anticipated End Date*
When do you expect to complete your Bridge the Gap Project?
Logistical Needed Support: Would you like logistical from Live It Learn It staff, such as support organizing transportation or coordinating with a destination?*

YesNoUnclear
Needed Support: Please describe support needed below.

Section 3: Project Budget
Total Project Cost: What is the total cost of your Bridge the Gap project?*
Please list the major expenses (e.g. transportation, materials, admission fees, etc.)
If the grant does not cover the full cost, how will you fund the remaining expenses?
Please be sure to review funding limits.

Section 4: Student and Educational Impact
Student Engagement: How many students will directly benefit from this project?*
Grade-level: Select the grade-level(s) directly involved in this project.
Subjects: Select the subject(s) this experience/project will address.*

ArtEnglishHistory/Social StudiesMathScienceSocio-Emotional LearningOther

Section 5: Additional Information

This section is optional.
Potential Challenges: Do you foresee any challenges preventing you from completing this project/experience with students - other than funding? Do you have a contingency plan?
Community Involvement: Will this project involve parents, local organizations, or other community members? If yes, please share below.
Partnerships: Will you be partnering with any organizations or cultural institutions for this project? If yes, please share below.

Bridge the Gap Fund Application