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Cycle
Twice a year
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • District staff who work with students
  • Projects that improve student engagement and achievement
  • Develop students into leaders
  • Improve student achievement
  • Impact a significant number of students

Other requirements

  • Funding Priorities: Preference given to projects that:
  • Provide leading-edge opportunities
  • Are sustainable
  • Involve teamwork and collaboration with other entities

Overview

SSEF Grant Program

Grants intended for Sartell-St. Stephen School District staff that work with students and wish to make improvements in their programs or practice that improve student engagement and achievement.

Geographic Scope: Sartell-St. Stephen School District (ISD 748), Minnesota

Eligibility:

  • District staff who work with students
  • Projects that improve student engagement and achievement

Funding Priorities: Preference given to projects that:

  • Develop students into leaders
  • Provide leading-edge opportunities
  • Improve student achievement
  • Are sustainable
  • Involve teamwork and collaboration with other entities
  • Impact a significant number of students

Application Process:

  • Applications submitted via Google form
  • Sent to all district staff in fall and spring
  • Board of Directors reviews all applications

Expectations of Grant Recipients:

  • Communicate with the Board during and/or after project completion
  • Participate in annual "Toast to Autumn" fundraiser
  • Work collaboratively with SSEF to highlight program success

Contact Information:

  • Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation
  • P.O. Box 258
  • Sartell, MN 56377
  • Phone: 320-433-0748
  • Website: ssef.net

Background: Since 2005, approximately $546,550 in grants have been awarded to the Sartell-St. Stephen School District.

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Timing: Fall and Spring cycles
  2. Method: Google form submitted by district staff
  3. Distribution: Link to application form sent to all district staff with deadline details
  4. Review: SSEF Board of Directors reviews all applications
  5. Questions: Contact SSEF for application process inquiries

Contact for Questions:

  • Phone: 320-433-0748
  • Mailing: P.O. Box 258, Sartell, MN 56377

What Sartell-St Stephen Education Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$49K
Median grant
$49K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Sartell, MN.

Example grants

  • ISD 748 - Sartell High School · Sartell, MN

    Education support

    $49K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • K-12 schools
  • Teachers
  • Academic enrichment
  • Education

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