Apply for a Grant

Thank you for your interest in earning a grant from the BPS Foundation. The process needs to be completed in two parts.

Step 1: Complete the BPS Grant Process Form

Grant Process Form

Step 2: Fill out web application form below

Please fill out all the fields in the form below. After successfully submitting your application, you will be emailed a copy to save for your records. All grant awards are contingent on available funds. Checks will be payable to the sponsoring school and deposited in the donations account.

Robert & Lois Watts Grants Deadline: November 1 for second and summer semester grants, and April 1 for first semester grants.

Teacher Innovation Grants Deadline: November 1

Donate4Impact: Visit web page for more info and guidelines

Grant Application and Selection Process

The BPSF program committee reviews application and makes recommendations to the BPSF board of directors for approval.

Questions should be directed to:

Kayla Effertz Kleven
Executive Director
701-595-1844

Grant Application Form:

Applying for which Grant?*
- Watts Grant
- Teacher Innovation Grant
- Donate4Impact
- Timothy C. Nordquist Memorial Fund
Visit the Grants page for more info
Project Title*
Project Contact / Sponsoring School*
Position / Title
School(s)*
Mailing Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Other partners collaborating on project if applicable
Include full name and school
Amount Requested $
Which represents what % of the total project cost?
do not include " % "
Will the project be possible if we do not fund as you request?*
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
Project Start Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
End Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Specifically, what Bismarck Public School students will benefit from this project.*
Number of students that will benefit*
Summarize the project for which you are requesting support. Identify the main activities and time frame for completion.
What are the project’s major goals?*
From the teacher's perspective, how will this grant assist you in being more effective?*
From the student's perspective, how will their educational experience be changed, enhanced or improved as a result of this project?*
How will you evaluate the effectiveness of this project?*
Supplemental Materials
Please provide PDF files of the following materials. Any applications not accompanied by the following will not be considered. If you have file troubles, please send PDFs to kayla_kleven@bpsfoundation.com
Proposed Budget Summary
Please include itemized expenses and revenue. Budget should reflect 100% of revenues and expenses.
Signature*
By typing my full name here, I certify that I am the person completing the above application and that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge:
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Apply for a Grant

Grant Application and Selection Process

Questions should be directed to:

Grant Application Form:

Supplemental Materials

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