Grants

  • Cycle Funding Announcement

    Cycle grants have been an important work of the foundation, and we understand these grants have been a trusted source to support many projects district-wide, which is why it is important for us to rethink and reimagine how we can expand our impact with cycle grants within the next two years. For now, we will be pausing our cycle grants program as we work through the restructuring phase. Rest assured, upon the return of the cycle grants, we’ll be able to provide a greater impact for the schools, students, and families.    
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  • Applications due January 15, 2023 for Cycle III will be accepted.

    Applications are due Sunday, May 15, 2022. Programs that require funding to begin between July 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022. Applications for these programs must be received by the DPS Foundation no later than Sunday, May 15, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

    Applications are due Thursday, September 15, 2022 Programs that require funding to begin between December 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. Applications for these programs must be received by the DPS Foundation no later than Thursday, September 15, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

    Applications are due Sunday, January 15, 2023. Programs that require funding to begin between April 1, 2023 and June 21, 2023. Applications for these programs must be received by the DPS Foundation no later than Sunday, January 15, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.

     

     


     

    Mini Grant Application Procedure

    The DPS Foundation welcomes grant requests from DPSCD entities and 501(c)(3) organizations that have a MOU or contract with the District. Awards are granted directly to DPSCD schools, departments, offices and nonprofit organizations that currently provide programs supporting DPSCD students and schools. All documents must be submitted to the DPS Foundation by email for consideration at grants@dpsfdn.org. To be considered for a grant from the DPS Foundation, an applicant must comply with the following grant application procedure, which involves two steps.

    STEP ONE | ELIGIBILITY

    Applicants must come from one of the following:

    • DPSCD school
    • DPSCD department and/or office
    • 501(c)(3) organizations that currently provide programs supporting DPSCD students and schools and have a current MOU or contractual agreement with the District

     

    STEP TWO | GRANT APPLICATION

    Cycle Grants: The applicant must complete and submit a proposal to the DPS Foundation on or before the cycle deadline using the appropriate Grant Proposal Application Form. If we award a grant to the applicant, the applicant shall be required to enter into a grant agreement with the DPS Foundation accepting all terms and conditions, including reporting requirements. The Grant Proposal Application and related documents should be submitted to the DPS Foundation by email as an attachment to grants@dpsfdn.org. In the subject line of the email please write DPSF Grant Application– Cycle 1, 2 or 3 (please use corresponding cycle). We will not consider a Grant Proposal Application that is not submitted by email. Applicants should note the following important information:

    1. We give priority to grant applications for programs in the following areas:
      • Literacy and Early Childhood Education
      • STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Math)
      • Career Pathways
      • Beyond the Classroom
      • Basic Needs
    2. Typically our mini-grant awards range from $500 – $5,000. Cycle Grant Proposal Form
      Emergency Grants: Emergency grants are accepted only from DPSCD schools and staff. We entertain Emergency grants based upon a critical need arising outside a normal cycle application period. Emergency Grant Proposal Form