Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Rise Up! Grant Program

Funder: Rise Up! 94965 Foundation

Geographic Scope: Dr. MLK Jr. Academy (Sausalito, CA area)

Eligibility: Grant requests are open to all administrators, teachers and staff at Dr. MLK Jr. Academy

Funding Focus:

  • Projects that directly benefit students

  • Educational initiatives and programs

  • School-based improvements and resources
  • What They Fund:

  • Educational programs and resources that directly benefit students

  • Projects demonstrating clear educational value

  • Initiatives with demonstrated fiduciary responsibility
  • What They Do NOT Fund:

  • Basic educational needs (paper, pencils, etc.)

  • Basic cleaning supplies (paper towels, Clorox wipes, etc.)

  • Maintenance service requests

  • Facilities improvements or schedule changes
    • Application Guidelines

    • Grant requests must directly benefit students
    • Requests should be clear, thoughtful and well researched
    • Must demonstrate fiduciary responsibility
    • Applicant must carefully research and substantiate the grant amount requested
    • If granted, applicant agrees to accomplish/implement stated goals within the limits of the award
    • Applicant must demonstrate follow-through and complete implementation within specified timeframe

      Important Notes

    • All funding decisions made by the Board of Directors on a rolling basis
    • Foundation consults with SMCSD administration to avoid funding projects already budgeted by the district
    • First step: Contact Principal Amy Hale to verify if district funding is available
    • Basic needs and maintenance requests should be directed to campus administrator

    Contact Information

    Email: info@riseup94965foundation.org

    Address: P.O. Box 2925, Sausalito, CA 94966

    Organization: Rise Up! 94965 Foundation - 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization

    Tax ID: #33-1066498

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    1. Pre-application Step: Contact Principal Amy Hale first to determine if district funding is available through SMCSD
    2. Submit Application: Complete the Grant Application Form
    3. Review: Funding decisions made by Board of Directors on a rolling basis
    4. Upon Award: Commit to accomplishing/implementing stated goals within the specified timeframe and grant award limits

      Application Requirements

    • Clear, thoughtful, and well-researched proposal
    • Demonstration of fiduciary responsibility
    • Substantiated grant amount request with careful research
    • Evidence of how project will directly benefit students

    Required Materials

    Specific required documents not detailed in provided content. See application form for complete requirements.

      Submission Information

    • Application Portal/Form: Available at grant application page
    • Email: info@riseup94965foundation.org
    • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2925, Sausalito, CA 94966

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolsacademic-enrichment

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