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.
Centennial High School launched a Strength Training for Mental Health class. Students were able to start their day in a weight training program to help improve their mental and physical health. Video
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. PSD educators, mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on our next application window.
25-26 Ignite Grant Application window: October 8 – November 12, 2025
| Maribeth Ragel | Bauder Elementary | Bauder’s Encore Program |
| Christi Bramwell | Cache La Poudre Middle School | Calm Corners |
| Melissa Kimball & Cheryl Refuerzo | Early Childhood Education | Social Emotional Learning |
| Jason Tyler | Fort Collins High School | Black Box Theater Improvements |
| Katie Rude | Fossil Ridge High School | Graphic Novels Class |
| Herb Beaven | Fossil Ridge High School | Ironworking Class Tools |
| Erin Coy | PSD Integrated Services | District Special Olympics Track & Field Day |
| Dave Peachtree | Irish Elementary | Irish Equitable Science Fair |
| Katie Lane | Laurel Elementary School | EL Book Library |
| Melissa Olson | Lesher Middle School | Spanish Language Library |
| Stephanie Newhouse | Lincoln Middle School | STEM Technology Access |
| Justin Hausmann | Lopez Elementary School | Decodable Book Library |
| Hollie Johnson | Lopez Elementary School | Hearts for Respite Care Luncheon |
| Emily Breese | Poudre Community Academy | Warrior Brew Coffee Shop Expansion |
| Laura Lenczycki | Poudre High School | PHS Scientific Literature Library |
| Natala Paroz & Heidi Thompson | Poudre & Rocky Mountain High School & Lesher Middle School | Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) & Resilience Groups |
| Lucas Burge | Rocky Mountain High School | Rocky’s Geometry in Construction Program |
| Katy Courtway | PSD Student Services Mental Health Team | Journey Program |
| Alex Anderson | PSD Student Services | District 504 Accommodation Tools Library |
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