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Community Generosity Powers $27,390 in Spring Grants for District 742 Students
April 20, 2026
The LEAF 742 Education Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2026 spring grant cycle, awarding funds to enhance extracurricular (after-school) activities within District 742. Sixteen grants, totaling $27,390, were awarded to a variety of athletic teams and activity clubs across middle and high schools.
“Our spring activities gran…
LEAF Grant strengthens family bonds
September 17, 2024
Last school year, Ms. Bogel, a teacher at Oak Hill elementary school, applied for a LEAF grant to purchase a classroom set of ukuleles. She received the grant, purchased the instruments and started using them right away! One of the 4th grade music students, Livia, told her mom that Ms. Bogel made it fun and exciting to play – Livy loved practicing with her…
LEAF Awards Grants for 1st Quarter, 2024
April 1, 2024
St. Cloud, MN – The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation board of directors announces the awarding of the following grants during the 1st quarter (Jan-March) 2024. This brings total LEAF grants since 1997 to $3,022,045.00. LEAF provides grants to support all academic, activities, arts, and athletic programs as well as student support s…
LEAF Announces a total of $64,694 in 1st Qtr Grants
May 1, 2023
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation board of directors announces the awarding of the following grants during just the 1st- quarter (Jan-March) 2023. LEAF provides grants to support all academic, activities, arts, and athletic programs as well as student support services in District 742.
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LEAF Announces a Total of $163,452 in Fall 2022 Grants
November 14, 2022
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation board of directors announces the awarding of the following grants during the first few months of the 22-23 school year:
LEAF Announces School Year 2021-22 Grant Awards Totaling $244,567
April 19, 2022
Spring 2022: $51,350
$23,711 – Spring grants to student activities programs in grades K-12. These grants support all fine arts, academic and athletic student activities programs.
$6,257 – grants to the district Chinese & Spanish Immersion Programs (Academic Fund)
$500 – “Best of 742” photo contest grant to Apollo/Tech photography programs
$18…
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