Minnesota Public Education Grant Writing
Springboard Funding Group helps Minnesota public schools, charter schools, and educational cooperatives identify, write, and win grants — so more resources reach the students who need them most.
What We Do
Most grant writers know how to write. Springboard Funding Group knows how public schools work — the budget pressures, the equity commitments, the curriculum cycles, and the language that resonates with state and federal funders.
Our founder spent 25 years inside Minnesota school districts, 20 of them as a curriculum coordinator. That insider knowledge is why our proposals are competitive — and why our clients don't have to spend hours explaining context we already know.
About the FounderFrom identifying opportunities to final submission — we manage the timeline, the narrative, the budget, and the reporting so your team can focus on students.
MDE, OHE, DEED, Dept. of Labor, Dakota County Perkins Consortium, United Way, and local foundations — we know their priorities, their rubrics, and what wins.
Flat monthly retainer. No hourly billing, no invoice surprises. Your district always knows what you're paying and what you're getting.
Who We Serve
We work with Minnesota public school districts, charter schools, and educational cooperatives — particularly those navigating budget pressures, building career and college pathways, or working to expand access for students of color and historically underserved populations.
From small rural districts to mid-size metro-area schools, we help build a sustainable grant pipeline and manage grant implementation alongside your existing team.
Charter schools often carry big missions and lean budgets. We help identify the right grants for your model and write proposals that communicate your impact clearly.
Multi-district collaborations and cooperatives bring unique grant opportunities. We have experience coordinating multi-partner proposals that meet complex funder requirements.
Results
| Grant | Funder | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion of Rigorous Coursework AP/CTE equity expansion, 300+ students |
MN Dept. of Education | $617,144 | Awarded |
| Native Language Restoration — Round 2 Ojibwe language & culture, college-credit bearing |
MN Dept. of Education | $440,000 | Awarded |
| Youth Skills Training Paid internships for students with IEPs |
MN Dept. of Labor | $100,000 | Awarded |
| Advancing Computer Science CS equity & curriculum cohesion |
MN Dept. of Education | $49,220 | Awarded |
A 30-minute conversation is all it takes to identify whether there's a fit — and which grant opportunities might already be on the table for your school or district.
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