Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 for the latest round of Bloom Where You are Planted grants from the School District 51 Foundation.

The grant fund was created by the family of Karl Bloom to help students with financial need in Mesa County School District 51 pursue extracurricular activities. Bloom was a band parent and volunteer in several programs.

“We are thankful to the Bloom Family for their dedication to help support extracurricular activities,” said Angela Christensen, executive director of the School District 51 Foundation.

“So many students don’t have the funds to participate in extracurricular activities, and this makes it a little easier.
It has already made such a positive difference to students throughout Mesa County,” Christensen said.

Typical grants range from $50 to $200. Since the beginning of 2020, a total of $14,200 has been awarded to 155 students. Grants have enabled students to participate in activities offered by Absolute Dance, Fire FC Soccer, Girls on the Run and the Outdoor Wilderness Lab.

In addition to applicants, donations also are sought to continue the fund. Otherwise, the fund will run out of money after two more rounds of grants.

“We are at the point that we need to find more donors to keep this fund available since it will run out soon. So if it is on your heart to donate to help support extracurricular activities for children, reach out to the D51 Foundation,” Christensen said.

For more information about grant applications and donations, visit the website at www.d51foundation.org.