Foundation 191 announced ten grant awards for the 2018-2019 school year totaling

almost $5000 to schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district at the May 10 School Board meeting.

Each year, the foundation receives grant requests from district staff with some really creative ideas that would enhance, enrich, and expand educational opportunities for students in district 191, which is core to the foundation’s mission. We are very proud to help facilitate these collaborations.

Since its inception in 2005, Foundation 191 has provided more than $100,000 in grants and in-kind contributions to supplement and enhance students’ experiences.

2018-2019 Grant Awards

M.W. Savage 
Whaletale Publishing
Writing. Illustrating, Publishing – 400 Students
Grant Amount: $500

BES Transition Program
Core Quilting – 25 Students
Grant Amount: $1000

Nicollet Middle School 
Audio Books – 620 Students
Grant Amount: $500

Vista View
Student Led book Clubs – 60 Students (4th grade)
Grant Amount: $400 – $500

Sky Oaks 
Sky Flyers Student Leadership Team – 25-30 Students
Grant Amount: $500

Edward Neill 
Boogie Boards – 30 Students
Grant Amount: $292.18

Eagle Ridge 
Service Club – Grades 6-8 – 30 direct students
Grant Amount: $150.00

Community Education / Hidden Valley
Swim Lessons – 32 Students
Grant Amount: $500.00

Early Childhood Programs 
Building Diversity Literature – 23 classrooms district-wide
Grant Amount: $400-$500

District-Wide
Bowls for Brainpower  – community
Grant Amount: $500.00

Congratulations to each award recipient. And thank you teachers and staff for not only taking the time to go through this grant application process with us, but for also going above and beyond by providing fun and innovative educational experiences for our 191 students.