How to Apply: 

Eligibility: 
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. provides grant awards to MPS schools and programs. Organizations and/or programs outside of MPS are not eligible to apply. 

Primary Areas of Support:
Click here for a list of the areas for which the MPS Foundation focuses its support.

Due Date: 
Requests for funding may be submitted on an ongoing basis. (Except for Teacher EXCEL Grant applications. See below.)

Application Format: 
Requests for funding should be submitted in the form of a letter. The letter should be limited to 3 typed pages. Include the following information:

• Provide the name of MPS school, program, project submitting request.

• List the contact person name, title, address, phone number, email address.

• Outline the need for the program/project.

• Provide a description of program/project for which funds are being requested. Include:

1. Purpose of the program/project.
2. The number and description of the population of students/staff project would affect.
3. List specific outcomes – what you hope to accomplish from the project.
4. Outline how you plan to evaluate the project’s success.

• Identify the timeline for which the program/project will be implemented.

• Provide an itemized budget for the project.

Funding requests will be considered based on resources available.

Teacher EXCEL GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Click here for information about the Teacher Excel Grant Application guidelines.