Greener Grass
The Bay Education Foundation Greener Grass program is available to all district employees who are pursuing professional development.
One of the most important roles of the Bay Education Foundation is supporting Bay District Schools in its efforts to recruit, retain, and recognize highly effective educators. The Greener Grass program supports those efforts by providing eligible district employees with opportunities for professional growth.
SCORING
Applications are received and reviewed in the fall for spring semester enrollment each year. The standing Greener Grass Committee of the Bay Education Foundation uses the following criteria to score each application. Scoring categories include the number of years of service in BDS/BCS, current employment status, essay responses, and the Letter of Recommendation. Five bonus points are awarded to those applications who are members of the Bay Education Foundation.
Timeline
Employee Tuition Assistance–2026 Grant Cycle Dates
- September 15 – October 9 – Applications Open
- November 2026 – Funding Announced
(Funds can be used for Spring 2027 Semester or retroactively applied to Fall 2026 Semester)
