Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded 725 grants, totaling over $450,085 in funding, to teachers and schools for innovative learning programs which would otherwise not be possible. All grant requests are reviewed by a committee of teachers, parents, business representatives and Foundation Board members. Grants are awarded in February and October of each year.

Grant Catagories 

The Foundation awards grants in the following categories:

• teacher mini-grants (up to $500), designed to fund innovative and creative classroom projects
• school-wide grants (up to $2,500), for projects impacting most or all of the school population
• parent/community involvement grants (up to $500), for projects meant to increase parent and community involvement in the school

Priority consideration will be given to proposals which:

• Provide FPS students with an enriched or enhanced learning experience 
• Have the potential for both short-term and long-term educational impact 
• Are creative, innovative and collaborative in their approach

Consideration for grants WILL NOT normally be given to projects which:

• Could or should be provided through the Fargo Public School District
• Are not viewed as an effective and efficient use of Foundation funds
• Do not have an educational content or purpose