Academic Endowment Fund Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- School administrators
Other requirements
- District 742 educators
- Program coordinators
- Those launching new initiatives or expanding existing ones
Overview
Geographic Scope: District 742, St. Cloud, Minnesota, US
Mission: Supporting creative, curriculum-enhancing academic initiatives that elevate learning across all grade levels.
Focus Areas
- Technology upgrades
- Literacy programs
- STEM projects
- Classroom innovation
- Creative and innovative academic initiatives
Eligibility
- District 742 educators
- Program coordinators
- School administrators
- Those launching new initiatives or expanding existing ones
Evaluation Criteria
- Alignment with LEAF's mission
- Innovation
- Student impact
- Feasibility
- Programs and activities which are creative and innovative viewed favorably
- Programs that include parental and/or other adult involvement
- Programs that benefit the larger community
Contact Information
- Phone: 320-281-6581
- Email: info@leaf742.org
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1132, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56302
- Office Address: 101 7th Ave S, Floor 2, St Cloud, MN 56301
Organization Background
- LEAF 742 awards grants through two dedicated endowment funds
- Funded through community support and endowment funds
- Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency earned
How to Apply
Application Process
- Completion Method: Applications are completed using online forms
- Review Process: Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee
- Funding Decision Basis: Awards are based on alignment with LEAF's mission, innovation, student impact, and feasibility
How to Apply
- Visit https://leaf742.org/grants/forms-instructions/ for detailed forms and instructions
What District 742 Local Education Activities Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $248K
- Median grant
- $248K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: St Cloud, MN.
Example grants
District 742 Schools · St Cloud, MN
Provides supplemental funding for academics, activities, arts and athletics. in…
$248K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Education
- STEM education
- Literacy
- Technology
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