Each school year the PSD Foundation provides funding that provides vital access to educational and developmental opportunities to students across Poudre School District. One way in which we help provide this much needed funding is through our classroom grant program. Historically this program was called the SPIE Grant program. However, during the pandemic the PSD Foundation board saw an opportunity refresh the classroom grant program to make it even more relevant to the needs of district educators in today’s classrooms–this updated program is called Ignite Grants.
PSD educators district-wide are invited to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for programming that will help improve learning outcomes and provide access to educational opportunities that would otherwise not be possible. Funding for Ignite Grants is made possible through the generosity of individuals and organizations in our community.
This past fall the PSD Foundation had over 80 PSD educators apply for Ignite Grant funding, ultimately, we were able to fund 27 requests.
Educators who focused their applications on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requested funding for programs and materials that ensure all PSD learners regardless of living situation, cultural/linguistic background, or any potential obstacles, every student in the district have an opportunity to learn and grow.
This year’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ignite Grant Recipients are:
- Hannah Dominguez, Bamford Elementary School
- Dave Peachtree, Irish Elementary School
- Mark Bartlett, Irish Elementary School
- Tom Chandler, Lincoln Middle School
- Aleki Davis, Lincoln Middle School
- Mikole Grindle, Polaris
- Melissa Vasa, Timnath Middle High School
- Dan Rypma, Fossil Ridge High School
- Julie Hansen, Lincoln Middle School
- Gretchen Nolan, Rice Elementary School
- Jody Snow, Fort Collins High School
Looking to make an impact in the lives of today’s PSD students and teachers?
Consider making a gift to help grow the Ignite Grant program here.
