Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools: 2020 Community Partnership Grant Application Now Open

Applications accepted now through November 1, 2020.

The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) is accepting applications for its 2020 Community Partnership Grants.

FEPS is proud to partner with community-based organizations that share its commitment to student achievement and engagement. Each year, FEPS distributes funds to support those organizations that connect with its mission to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Public Schools.

The application can be found online by visiting the FEPS grants page: foundationforepschools.org/community/community-grants

Successful grant proposals should meet the following criteria:

• Has significant positive impact on student academic achievement, engagement and/or promotes racial equity
• Impacts a significant number of students and/or impacts a small number of students in a significant way over time
• Inspires and is visible
• Tied to a specific learning goal, curriculum or school program
• Potentially duplicatable by other classrooms or sites
• Consistent with both the Foundation’s mission and the District’s strategic plans

Applicants must be a 501c3 nonprofit organization and be able to provide necessary   documentation. Grant amounts cannot exceed $5,000 for a single organization and typically range between $1,000 and $5,000.

The deadline for submitting an application is November 1, 2020.  Grants will be awarded by December 31, 2020 and need to be spent by June 30, 2021.

ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS

Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of a volunteer board sharing a common passion for excellence in Eden Prairie Schools. The organization’s mission is to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools by funding grants that impact students, managing college scholarships awarded to Eden Prairie High School students, and honoring individuals who make a difference. To date, Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools has awarded over $1 million dollars to support Eden Prairie Students. For more information, visit www.foundationforepschools.org.

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