Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dare to Dream Grant

Funder: Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools

Amount: $5,000 per grant

Recurrence: Annual (typically one grant; additional grants may be available depending on donations)

Geographic Scope: Winona Area Public Schools (Winona, Minnesota)

Eligibility: WAPS employees (teachers and staff)

Purpose: Supports innovation and creativity in educational projects and initiatives that benefit Winona Area Public Schools students. The Foundation offers this grant to encourage forward-thinking, creative projects that may not fit within typical grant guidelines.

Award Details:

  • One $5,000 "Dare to Dream" grant awarded annually (additional grants may be offered depending on donor contributions)

  • 2024-2025 school year: Fastenal's donation allowed Foundation to offer a second Dare to Dream grant

  • Projects must benefit WAPS students

  • Does not require applicants to follow typical Foundation grant guidelines

  • Examples of funded projects include: greenhouse installations, unified kitchen projects, peace/chill rooms, podcasts, media arts programs
  • Contact: Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools, 1570 Homer Road, Winona, MN 55987

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsacademic-enrichment

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