Established in 1996
Academics, Arts and Athletics
Submission Deadlines: second Friday in Sept, Nov and Feb
Project Funded: October, December and March
"Your gift can be the promise for their bright future."
The mission of the Rochester Community Schools Foundation is to support and advance learning for all Rochester Community Schools students by obtaining contributions for academics, arts, and athletics. The Foundation works in partnership with the school district and the community to support an outstanding education program in spite of state funding pressures. Your support of the Foundation makes a difference in the lives of Rochester Community Schools students.
Because of Your Support...
Click the year below for a listing of the grants funded through the Rochester Community Schools Foundation with your genorsity and support
2023-2024 School Year
$49,517 awarded
41 school grants funded
| Categories | $ Award to RCS Staff |
| Literacy/Media Center | $8,944.00 |
| Arts | $9,210.00 |
| Enrichment | $1,891.00 |
| Instructional Tech/ Conferences | $19,932.00 |
| Link Crew – 3 High Schools | $1,500.00 |
| SEL/ Mindfulness | $4,670.00 |
| Special Ed | $3,370.00 |
2022-2023 School Year
$78,036 awarded
33 school grants funded
| Categories | $ Award to RCS Staff |
| Literacy/Media Center | $7,225.00 |
| Enrichment | $1,151.00 |
| Instructional Tech/ Conferences | $50,223.00 |
| Link Crew – All 3 High Schools | $1,500.00 |
| SEL/ Mindfulness | $11,115.00 |
| Special Ed; ECSE | $6,822.00 |
2021-2022 School Year
$51,250 awarded
38 school grants funded
| Categories | $ Award to RCS Staff |
| Arts | $7,106 |
| Enrichment | $5,750 |
| Instructional Tech/ Conferences | $3,110 |
| Link Crew – All 3 High Schools | $1,500 |
| Literacy/Media Center | $12,979 |
| SEL/ Mindfulness | $16,047 |
| Special Ed; ECSE | $4,758 |
2020-2021 School Year
$20,002 awarded
17 school grants funded
| Categories | $ Awarded to RCS Staff |
| Enrichment | $2,500 |
| Instructional Tech/ Conferences | $3,440 |
| Link Crew | $500 |
| Literacy/Media Center | $9,824 |
| SEL/ Mindfulness | $1,390 |
| Special Ed; ECSE | $2,348 |
2019-2020 School Year
$34,454 awarded
25 school grants funded
| Categories | $ Awarded to RCS Staff |
| Arts | $2,022.00 |
| Enrichment | $800.00 |
| Instructional Tech/ Conferences | $3,422.00 |
| Link Crew – All 3 High Schools | $1,500.00 |
| Literacy/Media Center | $17,769.00 |
| SEL/ Mindfulness | $102.00 |
| Special Ed; ECSE | $8,839.00 |
2018-2019 School Year
$11,615 awarded
11 school grants funded
| Categories | $ Awarded to RCS Staff |
| Arts | $1,725.00 |
| Instructional Tech/ Conferences | $4,719.00 |
| Literacy/Media Center | $2,015.00 |
| SEL/ Mindfulness | $2,160.00 |
| Special Ed; ECSE | $998.00 |
Grants History
2022-2023: $78,036
2021-2022: $51,250
2020-2021: $20,005
2019-2020: $34,454
2018-2019: $11,615
THANK YOU!
Foundation Grant Process
Teachers and administrators are encouraged to seek funding for programs by completing the Funding Request Form. Proposals for funding will be reviewed by the Grant Review Committee in September, November, and February. To be considered for funding in October, December and March, grant applications must be submitted on the second Friday in September, November and February.
After review, the committee will make recommendations for approval of funding at the Rochester Community Schools Foundation Board of Directors meeting. The Grant Review Committee takes into account the following criteria when considering funding each proposal:
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