Do you have an innovative idea which would benefit students of the Winona Area Public Schools that you never thought you would get a chance to try for lack of funding?

The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools would like to foster and promote the creative spirit of the district with an opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $5,000.

To apply for the Dare to Dream Grant, describe your idea in 500 words or less and submit it on a single sheet of paper. Your application should focus on presenting the concept and what would be the benefits to the students if your dream were funded. Include an estimated budget and timeline. Up to three finalists will be chosen from the preliminary applications. The finalists will then be asked to fill out a standard Foundation grant application and to join the board for a brief presentation.

The grant (up to $5,000) should cover all the expenses of the proposed project. Dare to Dream is not primarily an equipment grant; its primary focus is on innovation. Hence, if there is an equipment (capital) component, it must be justified by the innovative nature of the use to which it is put. No part of a Dare to Dream grants can be used to remunerate district employees.

Application deadline & process, 2009-2010

Preliminary applications are due by Friday, November 6, 2009.

Return preliminary grant application to:

Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools., Dare to Dream Grant
Attn: Susan Eddy, Executive Director
1570 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Preliminary applications can be emailed to the Foundation.

Please note: The Foundation's Board of Directors reserves the right to determine the merits of applications and, if a grant is made, the final amount to be granted.