Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • All public schools on St
  • Small private or parochial schools that meet established eligibility requirements

Other requirements

  • Croix

Overview

Geographic Scope: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Overview:
The Sprint to Excellence Grant Initiative provides targeted grants to public and small private and parochial schools on the island of St. Croix. As an extension of the Foundation's Model Schools Initiative, the program awards competitive grants for high-impact, academic-based projects that serve to enhance student achievement.

Focus Areas:
Grants are awarded in the following priority areas:

  • Innovative Instruction and Professional Development
  • Literacy Enrichment and Assessment
  • Classroom Management & Discipline
  • Mentoring and Personal Development

Eligible Organizations:

  • All public schools on St. Croix
  • Small private or parochial schools that meet established eligibility requirements

Award Details:

  • Maximum Award: Up to $10,000 per grant
  • Reporting Requirements: Strict reporting guidelines and phased grant award disbursements to ensure accountability and focus on meeting outlined goals and timelines

Program History:
Launched in 2011, the program was created with support from donors including Tropico Management, LP, Mustafa Mehmet Corporation, and the Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust.

Future Expansion:
The Foundation hopes to expand the Sprint to Excellence Initiative to include all schools throughout the Territory in the future.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 340-773-9898
  • Email: staff@stxfoundation.org
  • Address: 1023 Market Street, Christiansted, VI 00820
  • Website: stxfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method:
Applications should be submitted through the Foundation's online application portal.

Application Portal:
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=scf

Required Information:

  • School name and contact information
  • Description of proposed academic-based project
  • Alignment with one or more of the priority areas (Innovative Instruction and Professional Development; Literacy Enrichment and Assessment; Classroom Management & Discipline; Mentoring and Personal Development)
  • Detailed project goals, timeline, and expected outcomes
  • Budget and justification for expenses
  • Evaluation plan to demonstrate impact on student achievement
  • Demonstration of how the project will be sustained

For More Information:
Contact St. Croix Foundation at 340-773-9898 or staff@stxfoundation.org

What St Croix Foundation for Community Development actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
3
Total given
$422K
Median grant
$155K
Range
$18K–$249K
  • By dollars: U.S. Virgin Islands 63%, Puerto Rico 37%. Top recipient cities: Kingshill, VI; Orocovis, PR; St Thomas, VI.

Example grants

  • VI Good Food Coalition · Kingshill, VI

    $249K

  • Alliance for Agriculture · Orocovis, PR

    Food security

    $155K

  • University of the Virgin Islands · St Thomas, VI

    Environment justice

    $18K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • K-12 schools
  • Education
  • Literacy
  • Teacher development

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