Request Form (multiple languages)

Giving Guidelines

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

We
Fund

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

Families must demonstrate financial need by meeting our granting income guidelines (see ‘income guidelines” below)

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

Funds can be used towards individualized tutoring with certified teachers.

Support for travel-based learning is only granted in the school year travel occurs.

  • Income Guidelines 2023

    INCOME GUIDELINES FOR 2023
    Household
    Annual Income
    Monthly Income
    Weekly Income
    Family Size
    1 $ 29,160.00 $ 2,430.00 $ 560.77
    2 $ 39,440.00 $ 3,286.67 $ 758.46
    3 $ 49,720.00 $ 4,143.33 $ 956.15
    4 $ 60,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 1,153.85
    5 $ 70,280.00 $ 5,856.67 $ 1,351.54
    6 $ 80,560.00 $ 6,713.33 $ 1,549.23
    7 $ 90,840.00 $ 7,570.00 $ 1,746.92
    8 $ 101,120.00 $ 8,426.67 $ 1,944.62
    9 $ 111,400.00 $ 9,283.33 $ 2,142.31
    10 $ 121,680.00 $ 10,140.00 $ 2,340.00
    For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.

We Do
Not Fund

  • Basic needs like clothing and food
  • Therapy (mental, physical, speech, OT, others).
  • Tutoring support with tutors that are not certified teachers (confirmed on MDE website).
  • 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 “request form (multiple languages)”. Please submit one grant request form per student per activity.

Grant committee confidentially reviews applications

Applicants must also pursue other funding sources like PTO scholarships, Activities Office and Booster funds for athletic fees, Community Education scholarship funds and Connect Card.

Families are requested to contribute 10% of the total requested amount during the school year.

Funds are paid directly to the program where the student will participate.

PAST GRANT EXAMPLES

Community Education classes, summer camps/classes, after school clubs, AP test fees, ACT fees, driver’s education, private or group tutoring.

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

Sports fees, equipment costs, sports clubs and camps