How much funding does Foundation Grant Funding Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Foundation Grant Funding Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Foundation Grant Funding Program

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Foundation Grant Funding Program

Overview: The TRHS Foundation offers an annual grant program funded by proceeds from the R Party and Rider Cup events. Throughout the year, Roosevelt High School staff can submit grant requests for various educational and enrichment initiatives.

Geographic Scope: Theodore Roosevelt High School and its feeder schools (Callanan, Edmunds, Greenwood, Hanawalt, Hubbell, King, Merrill, and Windsor in Des Moines, Iowa)

Eligibility: Roosevelt High School staff and administration; feeder school principals and staff

Focus Areas:

Counseling and student support programs

Food and nutrition programs

Student enrichment activities

Professional development for teachers

Library improvements

Performing arts and fine arts programs

Advanced Placement examination fees

Classroom technology and equipment

Equipment for school events and activities

Feeder school support programs

Recent Grant Examples (2023-24):

Counseling Department Senior Decision Day festivities

Raised edible garden beds for Food & Nutrition program

Senior Party after graduation

Financial literacy programming

Wireless speakers for Activities Department

$22,000 acoustic shells for performing arts department

Funding for vocal music department trip to Carnegie Hall

Feeder School Grants:

Annual allocation of 15% of R Party earnings to elementary and middle schools

2024 Distribution: $9,500 across 8 feeder schools

Focus areas include reading fluency programs, after-school art clubs, recess equipment, SEL literature, and student enrichment clubs (STEM, coding, art, team sports)

Contact: trhsfoundationdm@gmail.com | (515) 612-6599 | P.O. Box 12087, Des Moines, IA 50312

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

1. Submission: Roosevelt staff submit grant requests throughout the year
2. Review: Foundation board members assess opportunities and allocate resources
3. Approval: Board determines funding based on alignment with foundation priorities and available funds

Special Consideration: Individual class reunion groups can also coordinate collective group gifts for designated school projects. Interested reunion coordinators should contact the foundation to discuss potential projects and coordinate funding.

Contact for Submission:

Email: trhsfoundationdm@gmail.com

Phone: (515) 612-6599

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