Grant Guidelines
Appropriate requests for grant funding include, but are not limited to, field trips, guest presenters, enhancement opportunities, and student leadership programs within Winona Area Public Schools. Applications must be received by the 10th of each month to be considered at that month’s Board Meeting, which takes place the 3rd Wednesday each month. The applicant’s supervisor must approve the grant application before submission.
When evaluating grant requests, the Foundation’s Board of Directors will:
• Ensure the Foundation’s mission is supported:
“The single purpose of the Foundation for WAPS is to enrich and expand educational opportunities in Winona Area Public Schools.”
• Ensure allocations only benefit WAPS students and their education.
• Require the project be completed in a timely fashion.
• Fund up to $500 or 35% of the total cost of the project, whichever is greater.
$500 for smaller projects under $1,500
35% of the total cost of larger projects above $1,500
The amount awarded could increase if a need is demonstrated.
• Consider the cost per participant (entrance fees for WAPS staff and chaperones can be included) using the following travel guidelines:
If entire class is traveling in-state (ex: field trip), 35% of the total cost is funded.
If a smaller group is traveling:
In-state: $50 per participant
Out-of-state: $80 per participant
International: $100 per participant
The amount awarded could increase if a need is demonstrated.
• Encourage the solicitation of other sources to pay for costs not covered by the Foundation (ex: PTA or other granting organizations).
• Require all items purchased with grant money stay in the area or department of the WAPS building in which it was granted.
• Share the grant application with the office of Learning & Teaching or Special Education.
• Not fund requests for:
Food
Salaries
Medical equipment or procedures
Furniture
• “Dare to Dream” grant requests follow other guidelines.