PSD Foundation has a long-standing tradition of providing educators with grant funding aimed at inspiring creativity, innovation, and access. Ignite Grants (formerly known as Impact Grants) offer PSD educators the opportunity to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for projects centered on the areas below.
*Statistics include grants awarded between 2022 to today.
Olander Elementary painted a social emotional learning blacktop which allows students to interact with one another and process their feelings while also connecting with the outdoors.
Lincoln Middle students were able to connect with math in a real-world way while also learning valuable orienteering skills.
Irish Elementary 5th grade students were each given a budget of $20 and worked on their science projects in school with school provided materials allowing for a more accessible and equitable science fair.
Harris Strings grant purchased string instruments for their strings program allowing students access to music instruction while removing economic barriers that limit access.
Apply for a Ignite Grant to fund your next project. We aren’t accepting applications at this time but check back next fall for application instructions and the application link.
| Hannah Dominguez | Bamford Elementary | Teaching for Artistic Behavior |
| Robert Montoya | Centennial High School | Strength Training for Mental Health |
| Dave Peachtree | Irish Elementary School | Equitable Science Fair |
| Mark Bartlett | Irish Elementary School | Club de Corredores |
| Tom Chandler | Lincoln Middle School | Mental Math Flashcards |
| Aleki Davis | Lincoln Middle School | Interactive Literacy Packets |
| Mikole Grindel | Polaris | Circus Intensive |
| Stephanie Pitner | Preston Middle School | Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports |
| RMHS Science Dept. | Rocky Mountain High School | Materials Science Training |
| Kelley Madden | Rocky Mountain High School | Bi-Tapp for Regulation |
| Melissa Vasa | Timnath Middle-High School | Staff Equity Council |
| Whitney Perez | Webber Middle School | Classroom Economy |
| Dan Rypma | Fossil Ridge High School | Social Studies Educator Expansion |
| Mackenzie | Fossil Ridge High School | Unified Work Based Learning |
| Julie Hansen | Lincoln Middle School | “I AM..” Mental Health & Painting |
| Matt Strand | Polaris | Colorado Coarlation Project |
| Doug Julian | Werner Elementary School | Mental Health & Physical Education |
| Gretchen Nolan | Rice Elementary School | 3rd Grade Regulation Space |
| Jenn Roth & Jody Snow | Fort Collins High School | Caminos Mentoring Program |
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