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Giving Guidelines

We believe that every student deserves access to the programming that exists in our community. That’s why we work to remove financial barriers by providing scholarship grants so Edina Public Schools students can participate in academic, arts and athletic opportunities.

We
Fund

Student participation in Arts, Academic and Athletic programs in our community

Families must demonstrate need by being within 200% of the poverty level for their family size ($53,000 for a family of 4 annually)

Up to $500 per student during each school year and up to $500 per student in the summer.

  • Income Guidelines 2021

    POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR 2021
    Household Federal Poverty line Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income
    Family Size 100% 200% 200% 200%
    1 $12,880 $ 25,760.00 $ 2,146.67 $ 495.38
    2 $17,420 $ 34,840.00 $ 2,903.33 $ 670.00
    3 $21,960 $ 43,920.00 $ 3,660.00 $ 844.62
    4 $26,500 $ 53,000.00 $ 4,416.67 $ 1,019.23
    5 $31,040 $ 62,080.00 $ 5,173.33 $ 1,193.85
    6 $35,580 $ 71,160.00 $ 5,930.00 $ 1,368.46
    7 $40,120 $ 80,240.00 $ 6,686.67 $ 1,543.08
    8 $44,660 $ 89,320.00 $ 7,443.33 $ 1,717.69
    9 $49,200 $ 98,400.00 $ 8,200.00 $ 1,892.31
    10 $53,740 $ 107,480.00 $ 8,956.67 $ 2,066.92
    For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,540 for each additional person.

We Do
Not Fund

  • Basic needs like clothing and food
  • Tutoring support with tutors that are not certified teachers (confirmed on MDE website).
  • Support for travel-based learning is only granted in the year travel occurs
  • Financial support for gear that is not required for activity participation based on coach or organization recommendations.

Our
Process

Individuals submit applications to Edina Give and Go via www.edinagiveandgo.org

Grant committee confidentially reviews applications

Applicants must also pursue other funding sources like PTO scholarships, district and booster funds for athletic fees, and Community Education scholarship funds

Families are requested to contribute at least 10% of the total requested amount

Funds are not released directly to families. Funds are paid directly to the program where student will participate

PAST GRANT EXAMPLES

Home internet service, Community Education classes, summer Camps/Classes, after school clubs, AP test fees, ACT fees, driver’s education

Instrument rental, music lessons, art camps and classes, after school clubs

Sports fees, equipment costs, clubs and camps