The Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund has announced its fall 2025 grant award recipients. The education fund awards annual grants to ISD 31 teachers and classrooms through a competitive application and review process.
There were 70 grant applications received, with requests totaling over $61,000. More than $27,000 was awarded to 40 applicants for various projects and classrooms throughout Bemidji Area Schools, including:
Bemidji High School
- Student Whiteboards
- Choir Music Folders and Expansion of Choral Library
- Active Seating for SPED
Lumberjack High School
- Culturally Relevant Books
Bemidji Middle School
- Student Whiteboards
- Classroom Business for SPED
- Art Workshop Supplies for Woodworking
- Coffee Cart for SPED
- Light Boards for Comic Creation
- Graphing Calculators
Gene Dillon Elementary
- Squid Examination and Dissection Activity
- Field Trip
- Math Intervention Supplies
- 3D Printing Supplies
- Native American Culture Supplies
- Holidays Around the World Project
Horace May Elementary
- Book Sets
- Phonics Based Reading Books
- Playground Sensory Path
- Speaker and Microphone System
JW Smith Elementary
- Field Trip
- Classroom Calming Equipment
- Letter Boards
- Decodable Readers
Lincoln Elementary
- Movement and Math Supplies
- Calming and Self-Regulating Tools
- Flexible Seating
- Library Book Enhancements
Northern Elementary
- Outdoor Storybook Walk
Solway Elementary
- Toniebox Digital Speaker for Literacy Support
- Supplies for SPED Classroom
Paul Bunyan Elementary
- Classroom Calming Equipment
- Dramatic Play Supplies
- Tricycles for Playground
Jack & Jill Pre-School
- Classroom Calming Equipment
“We are dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for student in Bemidji Area Schools, but continued financial support is essential to maintain this momentum.” said Jeff Haack, chair of the Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund. “Each year, we see more applications from educators seeking to enhance their classroom experience for their students. We encourage all supporters of our schools to contribute to this important effort.”.
To contribute to the fund, please visit www.bemidjieducationfoundation.org – gifts will help educators provide hands-on learning and experiences that make youth excited to learn.
In total, the Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund has given 123 grant awards for a totaling over $79,000 over the last six grant periods.
Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund is a fund in the family of funds at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Its mission is to provide resources for classroom academic activities and create community partnerships in a lasting and sustainable effort. To learn more about the fund, visit www.bemidjieducationfoundation.org.
