Dare to Dream Grant
Funding Amount
$5,000
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.
Overview
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
What Winona Area Public Schools Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $471K
- Median grant
- $471K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Winona, MN.
Example grants
Winona Area Public Schools · Winona, MN
Academic mentoring, parent involvement, extra currilcular & co-curricular activities
$471K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- Academic enrichment
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