TEACHER GRANTS

The Foundation funds innovative teacher grants that enhance curriculum and create meaningful learning experiences for Minnetonka students. Grants typically range from $100 to $3,500. Contact the Foundation to discuss your grant idea.

2027/28 Teacher Grants

  • Application details and deadlines coming soon.

  • Funding decisions are announced to teachers in early April, following Foundation and School Board approval, with public announcements in mid-April.

2026/27 Impact

With support from Fund A Dream and Dream Makers donors, Foundation Partners and Sponsors, and the Minnetonka Alumni Association, MPSF awarded 49 teacher grants totaling $136,150.

Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 1,080 grants totaling $1,808,539.

Thank you to our teachers for their innovation, dedication, and commitment to exceptional learning experiences for Minnetonka students.

From Ideas to Experiences

What begins as a teacher’s idea can become a student’s next big discovery. Explore our Teacher Grants and areas of impact to see how Foundation support brings innovative learning to life across Minnetonka Public Schools. Discover the grants, explore the ideas behind them, and see how educators are creating opportunities for students to explore new interests, build skills, think creatively, and learn in meaningful ways. Every grant tells a story of what’s possible when educators dream big and our community helps make those dreams a reality.

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  • “This grant gave my students the opportunity to learn in a way that felt exciting, hands-on, and meaningful. Seeing their curiosity grow was incredibly rewarding.”

  • “The best part was watching students who don’t always see themselves as ‘learners’ become completely absorbed in the experience. This grant opened a door for them.”

  • “Having access to these materials completely changed the way my students approached STEM learning. They were asking more questions, working together, and finding creative solutions to problems.”

  • “The grant helped us bring books and literacy experiences into the classroom in a way that made students excited to read. They were eager to share their thinking, make connections, and recommend books to one another.”

  • “The most meaningful part was seeing students who were hesitant to read become excited about books. The grant gave us new opportunities to make reading feel personal, engaging, and fun.”

  • “The Foundation’s support gave my students the opportunity to learn by doing. They weren’t just learning STEM concepts—they were experimenting, collaborating, solving problems, and discovering what they were capable of.”

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