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GRANT APPLICATIONS

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The FORWARD Foundation hosts an annual grant application process every spring.  

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Grant Application Process

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1.  Grant application information is sent out to all schools in early spring

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2. Teachers, administrators, or staff fill out application

      a.  Applicants can request up to $4,000 per request
      b.  Applications are due on April 1st each year

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3. Grant Review Committee will review applications
      a. Committee will submit their recommendations to the full board for approval

      b.  Around $20,000 will be awarded each year

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4. Awards given at the end-of-the-year presentation at the River Falls High School

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      

What type of grant requests are typically funded?

The FORWARD Foundation evaluates grants on the following


The Request... 

  • ...is progressive, creative, and/or innovative

  • ...promotes increased student achievement

  • ...is sustainable

  • ...has a budget that reasonable and detailed

  • ...includes objectives that are clearly outlined and measurable

  • ...application is completed accurately and on time

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Can I partner with other teachers / employees to submit my request?

Yes.  You are encouraged to work with others and submit requests together.  The more students who would be impacted by your grant the better.

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Can I submit more than one grant request in the same year?

Yes. 

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If I was awarded a grant can apply again the next year? 

Yes, but the grant request needs to a different request entirely.  FORWARD does not fund ongoing or maintenance costs.

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Do I need to include a detailed budget?

Yes.  Please include quotes, links to websites, titles of books, etc.  The more details you include the better.

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What if I have more questions? 

Please send us an email and a committee member will contact you.

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FORWARD is a nonprofit education foundation that supports the School District of River Falls. We raise private funds to enhance creative learning initiatives that engage, challenge, and inspire students.

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