How much funding does Student Grantmaking Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Student Grantmaking Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Student Grantmaking Program?

Eligible applicants: DPS high school students; First committee comprised of six DPS students from four different high schools.

How often is Student Grantmaking Program offered?

Student Grantmaking Program runs on an annual cycle.

Student Grantmaking Program

Denver Public Schools Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Youth Leadership Grants Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

DPS high school students
First committee comprised of six DPS students from four different high schools

Overview

DPS Foundation's first ever Student Grantmaking Advisory Committee, created in early 2024 to give DPS students a voice in grantmaking, help them effect change in their schools and communities, and return power to DPS students through direct funding for their ideas and projects.

Geographic Scope: Denver Public Schools, Colorado

Eligibility:

DPS high school students
First committee comprised of six DPS students from four different high schools

Focus Areas:

Student-led projects and initiatives
Removing barriers to student participation in programs
Student-led grants supporting other students
Individual student grants

What They Fund:

Student ideas and projects
Initiatives to remove barriers and increase participation in programs (e.g., internship/apprenticeship programs)
Student ambassador programs serving new-to-country students

Background:

Awarded more than $25,000 to students and groups in initial grant cycle
Initial grant made possible by DPS Foundation board member Rebecca Grant Zarret and her husband Scott Zarret
Recent grants: Cruz from West High School received $3,000 to remove barriers and increase participation in DPS Department of Technology Services student internship/apprenticeship program; Sara from North High School received $730 to start Northstar Ambassador Program