Rita Reding Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000 annually ($500 maximum per application)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Elementary teachers in Owatonna Public Schools (District 761)
Other requirements
- Grades K-6
Overview
This scholarship fund was established in memory of Rita M. Reding, a former elementary teacher, to help District 761 elementary teachers receive professional training.
Geographic Scope: Owatonna Independent School District 761
Focus Areas: Professional training in language arts instruction for grades K-6, specifically in:
- Writing
- Spelling
- Handwriting
- Reading
Eligibility:
- Elementary teachers in Owatonna Public Schools (District 761)
- Grades K-6
Award Details:
- Approximately $1,000 in total scholarships awarded annually
- Maximum of $500 per application
- Funds can be used for training opportunities, including college credits
Contact Information:
- 761 Foundation
- PO Box 974
- Owatonna, MN 55060
How to Apply
Application Process
Contact the 761 Foundation directly for application information and procedures.
What Owatonna Independent School District No 761 Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $173K
- Median grant
- $7,654
- Range
- $5,199–$160K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Owatonna, MN; Medford, MN; New Richland, MN.
Example grants
Owatonna Public Schools · Owatonna, MN
To support operation
$160K
Medford Public Schools · Medford, MN
To support operation
$7,654
New Richland Public Schools · New Richland, MN
To support operation
$5,199
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Teacher development
- Literacy
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