Grants

REA³D considers grant applications for up to $2,500 twice annually, in fall (deadline second Friday in October) and winter (deadline second Friday in January) grant rounds. REA³D also considers making “discretionary grants” to projects which do not fit within the prescribed timelines; these applications may be submitted at any time but require a pre-submission conference with a REA³D Board Member as to the project’s suitability. All projects must further the REA³D mission: “To support lifelong learning within Proctor School District communities.”

For a list of projects we have funded in the past, please visit our Grantees page.

Project/Applicant Eligibility

Projects should address academic, art, and/or athletic learning areas that impact communities and/or students within the Proctor School District (ISD 704). ANY individual, group, organization, or government serving people of any age and operating within the Proctor School District may apply for these funds. Applicants under the age of 18 may apply for funds, but they must receive the written approval of an adult adviser. Use the button below to access the REA³D grant application form, or request a WORD version by emailing rea3d@proctor.k12.mn.us.

Grant Requirements

• If the proposed project will be applied within Proctor Schools, the applicant must ask administration if the School District will fund the project before applying.
• Applicants to be considered for funding must utilize the REA³D grant application, accessed through the button above.
• Submit the funding request, address all application criteria, and meet the prescribed deadline. 
• Parties receiving REA³D funds must agree to complete a Report that includes pictures regarding the impact of received funding.

Paper applications are due to the Proctor Public Schools District Office (131 Ninth Avenue, Proctor, MN 55810), and digital applications are due by the posted deadline, through the on-line app or via email to rea3d@proctor.k12.mn.us. It is strongly recommended that all applicants review the REA³D Grant Funding Rubric (see below), which guides grant funding decisions, while preparing their applications.

Additional Questions?

For more information about REA³D grant opportunities, contact Fleta Carol, REA³D Coordinator, via email at rea3d@proctor.k12.mn.us (preferred) or via phone at (218) 428-0098.

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Grant Funding Rubric

Grant proposals will be scored on the degree to which the project meets the following criteria. It is strongly encouraged that you review your application against this rubric, available HERE as a document, before submission.

1. The project supports lifelong learning within Proctor Public Schools (ISD 704) communities.
2. The project supports an academic, art and/or athletic activity.
3. The project cannot rely on School District funding.
4. The project meets an unfulfilled need in Proctor Schools and/or its communities.
5. The project reaches a significant number of learners.
6. The project uses a creative learning strategy to reach its goal.
7. The project utilizes funds from other sources, or applicant has researched other potential funding opportunities.
8. The applicant describes how project impact will be determined.
9. The applicant agrees to fully account for all project expenditures, and will only purchase items supported by the REA³D Mission.*

*REA³D does not award funds for non-curricular field trips or Proctor Public Schools staff development. In addition, REA³D rarely awards funds for transportation, food or snacks, lodging, or reoccurring projects, although the Board will still consider these items and deem funds at its discretion.