Grants

Fuel Your Next Big Idea with an D20 Foundation Grant

Do you have a classroom or school project that needs funding to take flight? The Academy District 20 Education Foundation invites teachers and administrators to submit creative, student-focused proposals for its 2025-26 grant cycle. Grants of up to $3,000 will support projects that enhance learning, spark innovation, and directly benefit students. Whether you’re planning hands-on STEM activities, bringing guest experts to class, or launching a unique program, this is your chance to turn great ideas into reality.

Grant Guidelines

• Grants will be awarded up to $3,000 per approved project. 
• All grant proposals should be aligned to your school’s site-based action planning and accreditation process as well as clearly demonstrate a benefit for students. (If necessary, meet with your school administrator for clarification and support.)
• The following proposals are acceptable: project-based learning proposals, computer software (such as student licenses or programs), creative student-focused equipment needs, honorariums for guest speakers, and technology projects. Recent examples have included: 3-D printer, Beehive, Reading Laboratory, STEM Lab Equipment, Heart Rate Monitors, Digital Cameras for students, and many others!
• The following proposals are not acceptable:
  • multiple proposals contributing to a single large project
  • proposals which have already received a grant
  • computer hardware and appliances
  • classroom equipment and furniture
  • conference registration fees and field trips
  • food costs
  • FTE proposals or stipends for existing staff or substitute staff
  • items which could be covered under capital improvement (school budget) funds.

The application form and rubric are below.

Dates/Contact

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. is the deadline for proposals. To be considered, address all paperwork to (either electronic or paper format):

Academy School District Twenty Education Foundation
1110 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
c/o Dr. Jeremy Koselak

– or –

jeremy.koselak@asd20.org 

The Foundation will notify recipients of the grants the week of December 8, 2025.

We are looking forward to receiving your grant application and are excited about the impact our support will have on both you, your students and your school.  If you have additional questions, please e-mail Chris Palmer.