Spud Student Impact Grants

Spud Student Impact Grants

Funder: Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation

Geographic Scope: Moorhead Area Public Schools, ISD 152, Moorhead, Minnesota

Award Amount: $500 per grant

Program Status: Active - awards granted annually (first round fall 2017, second round fall 2018, continuing)

Eligibility

• Applicants: Teachers and educators in Moorhead Area Public Schools
• Focus: Hands-on, innovative educational opportunities that impact student learning

Funding Focus Areas

The grants support diverse educational initiatives including:
• STEM projects (coding, robotics, engineering, 3D design)
• Literacy and language development programs
• Sensory learning and wellness activities (yoga, mindfulness, sensory rooms)
• Technology integration (makerspace activities, coding tools)
• Accessibility tools (weighted blankets, motion tracking)
• College readiness programs (AVID support, college application fees)
• Media center and library enhancements
• Art programs and supplies

Past Grant Examples (2017-2018)

• Sensory room materials for pre-K students
• Makerspace equipment (Code and Go Mice, Lego walls)
• Leveled reading texts for struggling readers
• STEM/robotics projects (Lego slot cars, Ollie robots)
• Yoga and mindfulness materials
• Coding tools (Ozobots, Code-a-pillars)
• College application fee assistance for AVID students
• Giveaway books for students without home libraries
• Weighted blankets for regulated learning
• 3D pen activities
• Robot racing equipment
• Motion tracking decals for movement breaks
• Advanced Placement field trip scholarships
• Structured obstacle course equipment

Organization Mission

Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation strives to enhance the educational experience of all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools ISD 152, enhance school district programs and facilities, and create an endowment for the future.

Contact

Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation PO Box 1006 Moorhead, MN 56561-1006 Email: [contact provided on website] Website: moorheadlegacy.org