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...
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...is progressive, creative, and/or innovative
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...promotes increased student achievement
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...is sustainable
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...has a budget that reasonable and detailed
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...includes objectives that are clearly outlined and measurable
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...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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