Established in 2005, the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation(FUSDF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of FUSD students with the help and support of alumni and community resources. The Foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors made-up of dedicated community members who work in partnership with administrators to support the educational mission and goals of the Flagstaff Unified School District.
The Foundation accomplishes its goals through teacher grant programs to support quality educational experiences for students across all schools. The Teacher Innovation Fund supports excellence in teaching through grants for innovative, original projects that motivate students, improve the learning process, and are not provided for in school budgets. The Micro Grant program funds projects for up to $500 for supplies and resources to enhance instruction. The Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund provides grants to fund the gaps in Music and Art Education. Through these programs the FUSD Foundation has distributed nearly $105,000 and supported 90+ programs across the district since 2015. The Foundation is currently looking to expand its efforts to include classroom grants specifically for STEM education.
The FUSD Foundation is excited to share that recently OneAZ Credit Union announced a major investment in Flagstaff’s teachers and students with a $20,000 Legacy Grant. This grant represents OneAZ commitment to driving future excellence and education in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. Brandon Michaels, OneAZ Community Foundation President and President & CEO of OneAZ Credit Union shared that “OneAZ is extremely proud to support the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation and all teachers in Flagstaff who are shaping the lives of students every day. At OneAZ, we understand that education is the cornerstone of progress. It empowers individuals, nurtures their talents, and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to overcome challenges and create positive change. We are excited to join FUSD on this journey in building a brighter future for Flagstaff.”
The FUSD Foundation will be using these funds to replenish the micro grant and teacher innovation funds. The Foundation is also in the process of opening a Teacher’s Closet, where FUSD teachers can “shop” for supplies for their classrooms. The foundation feels that FUSD teachers should not be paying out of pocket for supplies for their classrooms. Thanks to OneAZ the Foundation will have an initial amount of money to purchase classroom materials and is currently looking for more partners to help keep the Teacher’s Closet stocked at all times with the supplies our teachers need.
If you would like to learn more about the FUSD Foundation, visit fusdfoundation.org. The Foundation gratefully accepts donations to fund its programs. Donations to the FUSD Foundation can be made via the website via PayPal or by check to 3285 East Sparrow Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Please make checks payable to FUSD Foundation. If you’re interested in joining The FUSD Foundation board, please email us at [email protected].
