Together with the Saint Paul Public Schools Department of Community Education, the Foundation has launched the Community Education Enrichment Grant program to support enrichment activities and programs for its students. Enrichment Grants are available to Saint Paul Public School employees who are dedicated to inspiring a love of learning through enriching youth programs.

Highlights from the 2010 funding cycle: Six youth instructors received funding totaling $5600. Three projects have been completed. Three projects are in process. The completed projects have served: 110 youth in 5,613 program hours.
The 2010 funded programs: Nature Journaling at American Indian Magnet Outdoor Detectives at Horace Mann Elementary East Side Children's Summer Program Giving Our Students a Chance to Care at Obama Service Learning Magnet Mini Mural Camp at Rondo Education Center Artist's Workshop Camp at North End Elementary

To learn more about the funded programs, check out the Youth Enrichment Grant report.

Instructors are invited to apply for funds to support out-of-school time enrichment programs or to expand the enrichment opportunities during the school day. Applications for the next grant cycle will be requested during the spring of 2011. Grant guidelines and application information will be posted as soon as it is available. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Keller at kristin [dot] keller [at] spps [dot] org.